Will baby inherit depression? Posted: 02-11-07 11:33am
I am currently 17 weeks pregnant with an
unplanned pregnancy. I have suffered with
depression for the past two years and was
on medication for it until i found out i
was pregnant. I have found my depression
has got worse since i got pregnant, I am
constantly crying and upset all the time.
Will how im feeling affect my unborn baby?
Will my baby be unhappy because I am?
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Pregnancy Answer A2365 Posted: 02-23-07 06:28am
Kids usually mirror their parents,
especially mothers. If you feel and act
depressed, the child can also learn that
depression is a normal adaptation to life.
You can continue to seek help and might
consider individual or group psychotherapy
to treat depression.
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