If you're pregnant and having suicidal thoughts, feeling suicidal while pregnant, or worried about depression and suicidal thoughts in pregnancy, you deserve immediate, compassionate support. Get clear next steps and personalized guidance based on what you're experiencing right now.
About this assessment
This short assessment is designed for pregnancy mental health concerns, including suicidal ideation during pregnancy. It can help you understand your current level of urgency and what to do if you're pregnant and suicidal.
Suicidal thoughts during pregnancy can happen with depression, anxiety, trauma, major stress, relationship problems, sleep loss, or other mental health conditions. These thoughts do not mean you are a bad parent or that you have failed. They do mean you need support now. If you feel at risk of acting on these thoughts, call 988 right away in the U.S. or go to the nearest emergency room. If the thoughts are present but you are not in immediate danger, it is still important to reach out to an OB-GYN, midwife, primary care doctor, therapist, psychiatrist, or a trusted person today.
If thoughts feel strong or hard to control, the first step is reducing immediate risk. That may include calling 988, staying with another adult, removing anything you could use to harm yourself, and getting urgent medical or psychiatric care.
Treatment can include therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication review, and close follow-up that takes pregnancy into account. Many people need support that addresses both mood symptoms and the physical demands of pregnancy.
Small next steps matter: tell one trusted person exactly what is happening, avoid being alone if the thoughts are escalating, contact your prenatal provider, and use a structured assessment to clarify urgency and the right level of care.
You are thinking about death more often, the thoughts are harder to ignore, or you feel less able to stay safe on your own.
If you know how you might harm yourself, have gathered means, written notes, or feel like you may act soon, treat this as an emergency.
Feeling like others would be better off without you, believing nothing will improve, or feeling emotionally shut down can signal elevated risk and should not be brushed aside.
Start with honesty and speed. Tell someone near you, even if it feels hard to say out loud: 'I'm pregnant and having suicidal thoughts, and I need help staying safe.' If you are in immediate danger, call 988 or emergency services now. If you are not in immediate danger, contact your prenatal provider the same day and ask for urgent mental health support. You do not need to wait until things get worse. The assessment below can help organize what you're feeling and point you toward personalized guidance.
When thoughts feel overwhelming, it can be hard to tell whether they are mild and passing or a sign of immediate risk. A focused assessment helps put words to the experience.
Different levels of urgency call for different actions. Personalized guidance can help you decide whether you need emergency help, same-day professional support, or close follow-up.
Many pregnant people minimize symptoms or worry about being judged. Answering a few questions can make it easier to move from fear and uncertainty to action.
Suicidal thoughts during pregnancy are not something to ignore, but they are also not uncommon in the context of depression, anxiety, trauma, or severe stress. They are a sign that you need support, not a sign that you are a bad parent.
If you feel at risk of acting on the thoughts, call 988 immediately, call emergency services, or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are not in immediate danger, tell a trusted person today, avoid being alone if the thoughts are worsening, and contact your OB-GYN, midwife, doctor, or mental health professional for urgent help.
Yes. Treatment during pregnancy can include therapy, crisis support, psychiatric care, and sometimes medication decisions made with pregnancy in mind. The safest plan depends on your symptoms, history, and current level of risk, which is why prompt professional evaluation matters.
You still deserve help right away. Even if you do not think you will act on the thoughts, saying 'I want to die' during pregnancy is a serious sign of distress. Reach out to a healthcare provider or trusted person today and use the assessment to get personalized guidance.
Personalized assessment
Answer a few questions about what you're experiencing right now to understand your level of urgency and the next supportive step. If you feel at risk of acting on these thoughts, call 988 immediately.