Medical Questions > Pregnancy Forum > Depression During Pregnancy Forum

22 weeks pregnant. I don't want this baby

Must Read
Clinical Depression
Do you know how doctors define clinical depression? Learn more about this brain disorder and types of depression that doctors diagnose here....
Read more >>
Depression Causes and Risk Factors
Can depression run in families? Can hormones really make you depressed? Yes! Learn more about causes and conditions of clinical depression here....
Read more >>
Depression Symptoms
People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. Do you know the signs and symptoms of depression? Read on to learn more....
Read more >>
Pregnancy Forum
reducing my methadone at 5 weeks?
13 weeks abdominal pain and spotting
3 weeks delayed and test was negative
Depression During Pregnancy
7 weeks and extremely sad!
21 weeks and can barely function
27 weeks pregnant and extremely depresse...
Related Topics
son is coughing for 3 weeks now
Period for over 2 weeks!! Help?
on and off bleeding for 3 weeks now?
User Profile
May 15th, 2011
I'm 19 years old and 22 weeks pregnant. I don't want this baby. I'm so mad, sometimes I think about abortion, but I know I'm too far along. My parents do not support adoption or abortion; they want me to pursue parenting. I get so mad- sometimes I tell the baby I hate it over and over and over. Sometimes I even contemplate suicide because I'm so mad. I just don't know if this is normal. I have a few pregnant friends and they are all so excited about becoming mothers. I seem to be the only one that is dreading becoming a mother. And I have no choice. If I give the baby up for adoption, my family will disown me and kick me out. I just don't know how to feel better about this. I want to be happy. I want to be excited like other girls.


Did you find this post helpful?
First Helper User Profile DoctorQuestion
|
User Profile
replied May 18th, 2011
Depression During Pregnancy Answer A23095
Hello and welcome to e health forum.

It is very common in some girls to feel depressed during pregnancy. Presence of suicidal thoughts indicates the problem could be associated with depression.

You might consult a psychiatrist, who can take a extensive history and provide counselling and reassurance, and initiate treatment if needed.




|
Did you find this post helpful?
Tmammy
replied July 24th, 2011
If you don't want the baby or have any emotional attachment. I suggest you do what you feel is most healthy for the baby. Give him/her to a loving wanting family.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
Comments (12)
This question has been answered by the doctor. This topic is now open for public discussion, however no comments below this point will be answered by a doctor.
Sign up for FREE weekly health tips!
... Saving
Ask a doctor

Featured Experts
Dr. Linda Burke-Galloway
Linda Burke-Galloway
Obstetrics and Gynecology
anandsingh
Anand J. Singh
General Medicine & Surgery
Madhumita Paul
Dr. Madhumita Avinash Paul
General Medicine, Women's Health
eHealthPedia Articles
Depression Causes and Risk Factors
Clinical Depression
Depression Diagnosis
Depression Symptoms
Depression Treatment
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our Depression During Pregnancy , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.