{"id":601,"date":"2018-09-18T13:35:44","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T12:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orchidbox.com\/?p=568"},"modified":"2024-04-24T19:15:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T19:15:59","slug":"gurgle-com-explains-how-to-spot-the-signs-of-antenatal-and-postnatal-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orchidbox.com\/insights\/gurgle-com-explains-how-to-spot-the-signs-of-antenatal-and-postnatal-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Gurgle.com Explains How to Spot the Signs of Antenatal and Postnatal Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While many women will have heard of the \u2018baby blues\u2019 and postnatal depression, some may be surprised to hear that depression during pregnancy is also quite common \u2013 this is referred to as \u2018antenatal depression.\u2019 Gurgle.com tells you how to spot the signs, discover the causes and find out how you can help if you experience any of these conditions.<\/p>\n

Becoming a mum is an incredible, life-changing experience. However, although many mums-to-be enjoy pregnancy, for others it can be a less enjoyable time. Most women will have heard of the term \u2018Postnatal Depression\u2019 which is a condition that affects up to 15% of mums after they have a baby.<\/p>\n

The baby blues<\/h2>\n

The \u2018baby blues\u2019 is also a familiar term to many and refers to the emotional lows that many mums experience in those first few all-consuming weeks of parenthood. What many do not know, however, is that approximately one in ten women will suffer from depression during pregnancy \u2013 this is referred to as \u2018antenatal depression.\u2019 With both antenatal and postnatal depression, it\u2019s important to recognise the symptoms so that you know what to look out for; also, as with any medical condition, the earlier you seek treatment the better.<\/p>\n

What is Antenatal Depression?<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s entirely normal to experience some mood swings and emotional highs and lows during pregnancy, as your hormones are all over the place and you\u2019re undergoing changes of both a physical and emotional nature. If these feelings are prolonged, however, or become more severe, then it could be an indication of\u00a0antenatal depression<\/p>\n

What are the symptoms?<\/h3>\n

There are various symptoms to look out for which might indicate antenatal depression. These include:<\/p>\n