text: post natal depression and normal depression? if you have had depression before in your life and get pregnant, is there a possiblity of you getting post natal depression. what are the chances? anyone go through this and found out. thanx having depression before does not necessarily mean that you will have post partum depression. you can have a baby, and avoid the baby blues or depression, even if you have had depression before. typical depression can be brought on by many different things (loss, stressful situations, illness, exhaustion, chemical imbalances, etc.) postnatal depression is thought to be brought on by an imbalance of hormones.  dr. claire weekes has written alot on the subject of anxiety and depression. her books have helped many learn about the causes behind anxiety and depression, and help many overcome the most debilatating symptoms of anxiety and depression to live normal lives. the greatest thing about her books is that she is very reassuring, and the knowledge that she shares with the reader is empowering. i highly recommend her book "hope and help for your nerves." it really helped me to understand the source of where my anxiety/depression came from. also highly recommended is "complete self help for your nerves." (see url below.)  be sure you are getting alot of rest. sleep deprivation can make you feel out of sorts. eat a healthy diet and be sure an include some physical activity that your doctor will approve of (i enjoyed water aerobics.) be sure and have people available to you to help you out with things when your tired, or to talk with when you need to vent. and speak with your ob-gyn about your concerns. i am sure they will have some advice that will help you feel less anxious and put your mind at ease.  good luck, and enjoy the arrival of your new little one! :)