Good mental health before, during, and after your baby is born is vital. Looking after yourself will help you to look after your baby.

The transition to parenthood is a significant change in a person’s life and it is more common than you might think for mothers and partners to experience a range of emotions during this time. The majority of these difficulties resolve quickly, for instance, 50-80% of women experience baby blues at around 3-10 days after delivery and this comes and goes very quickly.

Speak to your midwife or health visitor if you are struggling and would benefit from a little extra help, there is support available for dads and dads to be too.

The Perinatal Mental Health Team is a specialist service focused on helping women at risk of developing, or experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties, during pregnancy and during the year following childbirth or require pre-conceptual counselling. To speak to the team call: 01905 520195

Perinatal Mental Health Service