Prenatal depression?

Any tips for dealing with prenatal depression? I’m 34 weeks pregnant and live alone with my husband. During the pandemic, sometimes it feels really stressful to handle work, housework, husband and other things going on. I’m just really afraid that once bby is out, I would not be able to handle everything and will breakdown and have postpartum depression. It has been okay for the past few months in my pregnancy but during these last few weeks, I have been feeling tearful, nervous and anxious and having arguments with husband (on top of the back aches and swollen feet of course) Any tips to feel better? 💕

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I would suggest having a conversation with your husband. Tell him how you're feeling and ask for his help. Maybe he'll offer to help with household chores. As for work, since you're already 34 weeks I think can start to plan and take leave already. Utilise some of your annual leave if your planned maternity leave not yet started. Maybe take a day or two every week. It helps to get recharged. Maybe talk with your manager and hope they understand. Don't over think too much. I used to worry a lot but its not good for baby also. Try to relax and believe everything will be OK. When not possible to do alone remember you're not actually alone. You have husband. Ask for his help. After birth try to get help from family if possible. When you feel everything is too much, pause and take a break. Listen to some music you love. Also you don't need to do housework everyday. I used to be irritated with the house being in a mess but now i try to ignore little things. Sweep every few days and mop once every week is OK one. The house won't turn into a dumpster. If you're tired don't cook, but get husband do takeaway from hawker if possible.

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