if I spoke to a professional about depression, would they contact social services once baby is born?…

They definitely won't hun! I suffer with depression and I did during my last pregnancy. They will just advise and support you so don't worry xx

okay thankyou, I can't keep going on like this, I need to get it sorted before my little man gets here xx

do I speak to my gp or midwife?x

@leighamy123, god no hunny they wont take the baby away i can promise you that , i suffer with multiple mental health issues and the first thing i did was ask about that when i feel pregnant i was so terrified and they wont take the baby away unless they think im a harm to the child and that has to be a bad relapse even then , i was under a section last year and they still wouldn't dream of taking the baby away hun , its a horrible feeling and defo talk to someone to ease you mind! Dont suffer hunny talking is the best kind of medicine , they probably will refer you to PEWS there a emotional support for pregnant woman there brillant !! @leighamy123 xxx

okay thankyou so much!! I'm so scared @sammy96 xxx

@leighamy123, speak to your midwife there defo more understanding! Some gps are snotty :/ shell really help you out! It is scary but i promise you you will be okay im the end hunny 💕 just keep thinking of bubba , im always here if you want some advice or to talk just pop me a message @leighamy123 cx

okay thank you, means a lot! @sammy96 I have a scan today up hospital, should I speak to midwife up there and see what they say?xx

@leighamy123, yeah have a quite word :) there lovely about everything aswell they might be albe to get the ball rolling :) xx

hun it's depends what relationship u have with your mw coz I had a really shit one when I had my son because of depression and they contacted social services but of you do need to speak to someone don't hide it as u can suffer badly when baby is born. of they do contact social services than u just have to make it clear to them that it's not affecting your role as a mother

@leighamy123,

okay thanks xx

I think the doctor would be the best person to talk to, some midwives can be very snotty about it aswel and a doctor can do more for you than a midwife can. x

I have a specialist mental health midwife and she is amazing, since being with her she has had me properly diagnosed and has referred me into support groups as I didn't want to take the medicated route while pregnant. I've had depression for 8 years and never recieved this kind of support before. xx

no, depression isn't enough to take away your chikd!!! it looks better if you're trying to get help anyway

okay thanks xx