Hurray, hurray for CBS News and their recent story on antepartum depression, which occurs during pregnancy.

Just as common as postpartum depression (PPD), antepartum depression is severely under-recognized and under-treated - even though, affecting between 10 and 20 percent of women, it is one of THE most common complications of prgnancy. And it has a big impact on overall prenatal health - as well as potentially on birth outcomes (such as birth weight and premature labor) and newborn health. Women who become depressed during pregnancy are also at significantly greater risk for severe postpartum depression (PPD).

It's time we get past our culture's romanticized fantasy of the "glowing," joyous pregnancy... because at least 1 in 10 women is having a VERY different experience. Antepartum depression is treatable, and it needs to be better addressed by childbirth instructors, healthcare providers, doulas, public health programs, and others who work with pregnant women.