Although many new medications are now available to combat depression, they are usually not recommended during pregnancy. These drugs have been studied very little in pregnant women, so their effects on the baby are not known with certainty. But if you have significant depression, a psychiatrist can advise your obstetrician on safe and effective medications that may be helpful to you. If your mood swings seem to be more than you can handle alone, talk to your doctor about seeing a counselor or therapist. And if you are feeling overwhelmed, don't hesitate to seek the help you need and deserve.
Pregnancy can be hard enough without struggling with depression.
I've noticed that my once-concave navel is being pushed out until it protrudes from my belly. My doctor says this is a type of hernia. No, this is an umbilical hernia, and unlike other types of hernias, it does not signal a problem or require surgery. It's simply due to the pressure of the growing uterus. Your circulatory system expands rapidly during the second trimester.