Treatment for depression usually involves a combination of self-help, talking therapies (such as counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy) and medicines.
Everyone is different, so treatments that may work for some people may not work for others. Your doctor will help you explore what’s best for you. You may be offered a referral to the perinatal mental health team who can provide additional monitoring and support during and after your pregnancy.
The treatment you have will be your decision. Your healthcare professional can help you by talking to you about what you’d like to do and explaining the risks and benefits of all options.