Sad during pregnancy? It’s more common than you may think – TODAY

Sad during pregnancy? It’s more common than you may think  TODAY

The physical side effects of pregnancy are well-known — nausea, fatigue, that telltale swell of the belly. But pregnancy can also have serious effects on a woman’s mental health. And while postpartum depression gets a lot of attention (and rightfully so, as it affects nearly 15% of new moms), depression during pregnancy is equally important to be aware of. “It’s actually pretty common,” Dr. Megan Gray, an OB-GYN in Orlando, told TODAY. Depression during pregnancy Between 14%-23% of women experience depression during pregnancy, according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologist…

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