Thinking about baby number 2, but worried about potential PPD again

Hi everyone. I think I'm just looking for some reassurance here. I suffered with PPD after giving birth to my firstborn son, and I don't think I realised what I was going through until about 6 months. I'm thinking of starting TTC for a second child, but I worry so much about falling back into that awful headspace again. I do feel like I'm more aware of what to expect and how to better take care of myself, but there's no certainty that it won't happen again and I worry about that, especially with having a child already and how it could potentially impact them.

Has anyone been through this that can offer some reassurance please?

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Yes I’ve had 2 babies since I had ppd & the support you get throughout and after is brilliant. If you are on antidepressants you continue to take these throughout pregnancy but check with gp as one of them is safer to take than the others. Speak with your GP about your concerns xx

The doctors were more aware plus the midwife’s and health visitors would ask how my mood is at every visit and have time to talk if needed. They had counselling details if I needed them and they were always at hand to speak to if I needed them.
I did find it easier second time as I myself knew the signs and symptoms and so did my partner at the time x

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