During pregnancy you may find that you experience a wide range of feelings. Talking about these can help you cope with any changes. Making others aware of your feelings and needs can help them support you. Remember, everyone’s experience of pregnancy is different.

Pregnancy increases the likelihood of developing emotional health worries. If you have had these before, you have more chance of experiencing them in pregnancy. It is normal to feel emotional during your pregnancy. If you find yourself feeling unhappy, worried, or anxious for more than two weeks, it is important to ask for help.

Talk to your GP or midwife if you have any concerns.

One in ten women experience depression during pregnancy. Some common symptoms include:

• always worrying; being anxious or fearful something is wrong or will go wrong for you or baby;
• mood swings, frequent ups and downs;
• being on edge or feeling panicked;
• always feeling sad or crying for no reason;
• having little interest in doing the things that you would usually enjoy;
• sleep changes- not being able to sleep or wanting to always sleep;
• not wanting to see friends and family.

See your GP or health professional if you have any concerns.

• Beyond Blue – Pregnancy & new parents 
• Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) 
• COPE
• Gidget Foundation