Maternal mental health services

[Paula]

I’m not saying I’m surprised, but my youngest was 22 today and the situation then was not so different to how it is now - 22 years after I didn’t get adequate care from the maternal mental health services. More investment, more recruitment, and a higher priority put on this essential service is urgently needed.

New mums missing out on mental health services, report finds https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65473737

[SJW180]

I got very little help after my first child and it took until my son was 18 months old before I was diagnosed with PND, and I was thinking the whole time that it was “normal” to feel that way because big life change, hormones etc. However when I caught for my second child it was the total opposite, almost overkill the provide me with support due to the “risk” having a previous diagnosis.