Women only: have you been pregnant and depress?

Question

Sister said ever since before she knew she was pregnant she has been feeling sad and when she learned she was pregnant she has been very depressed. She thinks she is going through some kind of depression and she can't understand why she feels so negative about being a mom.

Has any of you felt so negative to the point of wanting to abort? I have already advice her she must do the right thing and accept responsability. All I want to know is feed back from similar experiences that might help us at this moment.

Answer 1

I had an unexpected pregnancy and I was pissed from beginning to end.  I was very depressed but like the other answer said when she finally came it was like I never had those feelings.  I don't want to say it's normal but I think it's more common than you think.  It's a difficult decision and if she feels in her heart it's not something she is ready for then that's her choice but you seem like a good sister who will be there for her no matter what her choice is.  

Answer 2

Im in the same situation..its my 3rd pregnancy, im 13 weeks along and im very depressed about being pregnant. i think about aborting on probley a daily basis. when i was 6 weeks along, i went as far as making the app. for abortion. i  dont believe thats the answer tho. ive read alot about depression n preg, and it is very normal. talking to someone about her feelings definetly helped me alot.  try to help her get excited about being a mother..maybe going to babies r us and shopping for all the adorable baby stuff! or tell her to lay down for 5 to 10 minutes everyday and hold her stomach, only thinking about her baby. that way she can try to feel a connection with him or her. those feelings are definetly normal tho  

Answer 3

With my second pregnancy I was depressed through the whole pregnancy.  I was worried that I wouldn't love my baby.  Good news though, the second I saw her sweet little face, it was love at first sight.  It might help for her to talk to someone.

Answer 4

THAT`S KIND OF COMMON ON PREGNANCY SHE JUST NEEDS ALOT OF SOPORT AND SHE NEEDS TO RELAX AND TALK TO SOME ONE ....