Would you postpone starting a family, (something I've personally always wanted) if you were struggling with depression? In this hypothetical, aside from the depression, all other aspects point towards starting now (financially, relationship, & timing)

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Yes because I believe you have to take care of yourself and be whole before you can fully take care of others, and if you're already depressed then the chances of pp depression are very high. I'd probably sign up for some counseling and get things under control a bit, then start a family.

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Mommy needs to be healthy and happy. Trust me your depression will get way worse with the hormones of pregnancy. Talk to a Dr, get help and let them know you wanna start TTC soon and they'll adjust recommendations based on that. Good luck.

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As long as you are open with your doctor and research treatment options if medicated you should be ok....I have Major Depressive Disorder, BPD, PTSD and Anxiety and I am expecting baby #5 in a few days. I went off medication when I conceived and it's been tough but I see my Therapist weekly. Communication with my fiancé is extremely important too! My children have changed my life and I have no regrets, it gets hard sometimes but family is everything and they are my reason for every day!

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The hormones can definitely make it worse. I would consult your doctor that is treating your depression. I have anxiety but I have it under control with medication. I consulted my doctor before I conceived and we decided to keep me on my medication. No one on here can tell you exactly what you should do because with depression everyone is different. I would hold off until speaking with a doctor first though.

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I have BP2. After deep consideration my doctor helped me get off my meds to start TTC. Luckily TTC took only a month before we got our BFP. But that month was a rollercoaster for me.
If you are seeing a counselor and working on bettering your state of mind, I don't think you should wait.
Now that I am pregnant, I feel better than ever (my doctor mentioned this can happen, but we weren't betting on it). My moods are stable, I'm feeling well, etc.
As long as you are making some sort of effort to take care of yourself, I don't think there's a problem. Know yourself, be willing to ask for help when you need it.

Would you postpone starting a family, (something I've personally always wanted) if you were struggling with depression? In this hypothetical, aside from the depression, all other aspects point towards starting now (financially, relationship, & timing)

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