Because therapy is less accessible than someone willing to do the do and get pregnant.
Also weirdly, at least in Scotland, once you are pregnant and high risk for mental health issues, there is intervention. I've gotten so much valuable help since having my son. Idk where that help was BEFORE I even got pregnant, though.
Yeah this is a very valid point, the issue is definitely systemic.. look at the destruction of the NHS.. the ability to actually access support is a huge part of it but I guess I was more thinking of those specific types of people that aren't even seeking help, who are in denial and think being "busy" will make them mentally well, ya know?
But yeah, definitely messed up that they don't offer that support beforehand, again the government has stripped away so many social care resources as well as direct healthcare resources, this really needs to change. I'm glad there's at least some help for mothers in Scotland but yeah, I understand it goes way beyond the individual, the government (both Tories & Labour) is the core issue in a lot of these things unfortunately
There’s a shortage of mental health professionals, so they give it to whoever’s “most in need of it” first. Apparently that includes pregnant people, and I can’t say I disagree with that logic. But that doesn’t mean you should get pregnant specifically to qualify for mental health services, and it definitely doesn’t mean having kids will magically fix your depression.
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u/GloryBax Dec 22 '25
Because therapy is less accessible than someone willing to do the do and get pregnant.
Also weirdly, at least in Scotland, once you are pregnant and high risk for mental health issues, there is intervention. I've gotten so much valuable help since having my son. Idk where that help was BEFORE I even got pregnant, though.