Antenatal depression

What is antenatal depression❓

 Feeling low of mood with pregnant women 🤰

What are the symptoms of antenatal depression❓

 Loss of interest in everyday activities 😞

 Constantly feeling down, low mood and tearful

 Feeling guilt or being a ‘bad’ mother 😞

 Keeping alone and not speaking to friends or family

How do you diagnose antenatal depression❓

 Having classical symptoms

 Individual will go through questionnaire in consultation

 Review medication 💊

How do you treat antenatal depression❓

 Seek specialist advice

 Antidepressant medications 💊

 Psychological treatments such as different forms of therapy/counselling 🧠

 Follow up sessions

Why should I worry about antenatal and postnatal depression❓

 Complications in pregnancy with mother and child 🤰

 Increased risk of self-harm