depression = high risk?

**onthefly** · January 6th, 2012, 11:23 AM

To reiterate the IVF thing - it's arse-covering, that's all. IF you have some underlying issue that necessitated IVF AND would affect pregnancy/birth, then ok, but NOT just because you used IVF to conceive. I planned for a homebirth with DD regardless of having conceived with IVF. No issue.

She doesn't believe in IVF.... so does she believe that you're pregnant....?

**Maruschke** · January 6th, 2012, 01:34 PM

To reiterate the IVF thing - it's arse-covering, that's all. IF you have some underlying issue that necessitated IVF AND would affect pregnancy/birth, then ok, but NOT just because you used IVF to conceive. I planned for a homebirth with DD regardless of having conceived with IVF. No issue.

She doesn't believe in IVF.... so does she believe that you're pregnant....?

We have no infertility conditions which should prevent a natural birth and healthy pregnancy. I agree she is covering her sphincter. I called the hospital today and they are happy to accept me into their midwife lead program after the booking in appointment. I just need to find a GP to refer me

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**onthefly** · January 6th, 2012, 02:18 PM

yay! Hope you find a great new gp in the process

**Maruschke** · January 6th, 2012, 02:20 PM

Thank you for your support and excitement.

**sloane** · January 6th, 2012, 02:23 PM

that's fantastic news!

good luck finding another GP - there are definitely some good ones out there!

**SeppyM** · February 22nd, 2012, 11:17 AM

Hi ladies, not sure if this thread is still going, but came across it and thought I'd put in from personal experience. I developed antenatal depression when I was 4 months pregnant, at first I started counseling to try and help, but i ended up needing to be medication to help. I definitely felt much better once the tablets started working and enjoyed the rest of my pregnancy. I was going through the public system under midwife care. My midwife told me when I asked her, that I was actually at a lower risk of developing PND because I was already on medication. Well sure enough 5 weeks post partum I was diagnosed with PND. My midwife, GP, and MCHN were all aware of my history and no one thought to ask me about how I was doing. I think they all handballed the issue to the other caregiver. I've now changed gp's and MCHN and my medication has been changed and I'm much improved an able to enjoy motherhood. I'm not meaning to scare you or anything, but this was my experience and I dont think going through an OB as compared to midwife wouldve made a difference, i just think i needed to be more self aware and assertive with my health professionals. So if youd prefer midwife care then go for it! Sometimes you are your best carer!. Goodluck with the rest of ur pregnancy! I hope this helps a little