PPD scare

So I don’t think I’m even close to having my baby since I’m only 36 weeks but I’ve been getting sad a lot. Not even due to “hormones” . Im scared I’ll get ppd very easily since I’ve dealt w depression all my life and even during pregnancy. Do I tell my doctor that i feel like im going to have ppd?

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Absolutely! They can only help you if they know what you’re dealing with. They’ll be able to point you to useful resources. Until then please try https://www.postpartum.net
and join PPD groups on Facebook and even here on Peanut. There are many many others in your situation - you do not have to go through this alone!

Definitely let your doc know that you might be at risk for PPD. They can help connect you to programs/groups/professionals that can help get you through it if that does end up being the case.

I suffer from depression and knew going into this that PPD was a huge risk for me. Talking to my doc helped get me set up to be able to combat that when/if the time comes.

Get the support you need early including a postpartum doula or nurse so you can work and function as needed.

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