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Suggest Remedies For Mood Swings And Loss Of Sleep During Pregnancy

hi, so I m 39 weeks as of tomorrow, I m crying for no reason, can t sleep, and would like to know if it would be better or worse for me to try and put myself into labor? I should also mention as horrible as I feel about it I smoke about 1/2 pack a day (which is cut from over full pack) and last OB appointment baby weighed in at 5 lbs 15 oz.
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. First of all I should request you to stop the smoking because it is going to harm your child, your body as well as your psychological problems like depression and anxiety. You are already stressed.

From the given symptoms, you are suffering from pre-natal depression. It can interfere with a woman's ability to care for herself during her pregnancy. You may be less able to follow medical recommendations, as well as sleep and eat properly. The condition can also put you at risk for greater use of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs that can harm you and your developing baby.

Evidence suggests that many antidepressant medicines are safe for treating depression during pregnancy, and will not harm your growing baby, at least according to the results from short-term studies. You should discuss the possible risks and benefits of antidepressants with your doctor. If necessary, he or she should also be able to refer you to a mental health specialist. Don't worry. You will be able to face the delivery as scheduled.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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Suggest Remedies For Mood Swings And Loss Of Sleep During Pregnancy

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. First of all I should request you to stop the smoking because it is going to harm your child, your body as well as your psychological problems like depression and anxiety. You are already stressed. From the given symptoms, you are suffering from pre-natal depression. It can interfere with a woman s ability to care for herself during her pregnancy. You may be less able to follow medical recommendations, as well as sleep and eat properly. The condition can also put you at risk for greater use of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs that can harm you and your developing baby. Evidence suggests that many antidepressant medicines are safe for treating depression during pregnancy, and will not harm your growing baby, at least according to the results from short-term studies. You should discuss the possible risks and benefits of antidepressants with your doctor. If necessary, he or she should also be able to refer you to a mental health specialist. Don t worry. You will be able to face the delivery as scheduled. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care.