Depression?

Was your girlfriend depressed before she became pregnant?

If yes, then she might feel worse during pregnancy and there is a risk that she might have post natal depression (after the baby is born)

If she's never been depressed before, then the likely cause is all the hormones making her feel vulnerable. She might also be worried about how she will cope with the baby, or afraid that as she puts on weight, she will be less attractive to you, and so might lose you.

You sound like a great guy,and I think the best thing to do is for you to keep re-assuring your girlfriend that you love her and you will be there for her. If her depression seems to be getting out of hand, it would be a good idea to talk it through with a health professional. Do the two of you have support from family and friends? Perhaps they could help too.

It is very unlikely that anyone would take the baby away, since the best place for the baby is with your girlfriend and you. But it does sound as if her level of anxiety is unusually high, and I suggest that you need to get more support from family, friends or your doctor.

I hope it all goes well.

Pregnancy does cause emotions to be fragile, depression is not good & she should see a doctor about that so that it doesnt affect her after the birth of yr child, they are not going to take her baby away unless she is a danger to it. She is feeling insecure, prob feels she appears fat & unattractive to you. Keep on telling her you love her & yr unborn child & keep the sexual interest going for her as that should help with feeling attractive & wanted. Remember she is going thru major changes in her body & her life is about to enter a new area that she has no training for. Motherhood is not something we are born with we have to learn how to be a mum and its a big adjustment.

she should definitely talk to somebody about it!

depression during pregnancy and right after the child is born is pretty common. it's got to do with the change of hormones in her body.

it is nice that you are concerned, but make sure that you stay healthy as well because if you are in a relationship with someone who suffers from depression it is hard for the partner to keep well balanced.

maybe you want to seek some help for the both of you....

all the best and good luck!

(i don't know about that taking away thing - it might be a question of where you life....but in most western countries it is well known that women tend to suffer from depression in their pregancy)

I don't think the powers that be would try to take a baby from a depressed woman. If she is depressed all the time she definitly needs to speak with her Dr. because depression can cause lots of health problems that she cannot afford to have being pregnant.

Post Pardom

talk to her, tell her that you love her and there is NO ONE ELSE!! but her, you can also ask why she suspected you to be cheating. and.. uhm... MARRY HER!!