Depression
is an illness that will affect from 20%-25% of all women at some
point in their lives
Untreated
depression can lead to a number of health and relationship problems,
including pregnancy complications
Symptoms
of depression include 2 weeks or more of depressed mood or loss
of pleasure in usual activities as well as three or more of
the following:
-
sleep problems
- appetite problems
- inability to concentrate
- excessive feelings of guilt or worthlessness
- thoughts of suicide
- fatigue/loss of energy
- extreme restlessness.
Depression
is treatable; proper treatment can relieve symptoms of depression
in up to 80% of the cases
There
are many treatment options available, including medications
that are safe and effective during pregnancy and breastfeeding
