Credit: Getty
Strong Women
“I fantasised about walking into the sea”: antenatal depression is real and common, so why aren’t more women warned about it?
By Anna Byrne
5 days ago
9 min read
We’re more familiar with postnatal depression and how debilitating that can be in those first few months following childbirth. But what about poor antenatal mental health? Here, writer Anna Byrne explores her own experiences of struggling with dark thoughts during pregnancy and experts explain why it’s a more common experience than you might think.
A weekly dose of expert-backed tips on everything from gut health to running.
By signing up you agree to occasionally receive offers and promotions from Stylist. Newsletters may contain online ads and content funded by carefully selected partners. Don’t worry, we’ll never share or sell your data. You can opt-out at any time. For more information read Stylist’s Privacy Policy
Thank you!
You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters. You can manage your subscriptions at any time from an email or from a MyStylist account.