Maternal Mental Health
- Perinatal mental health problems affect between 10-20% of women.*
- Symptoms can show up to a year after having a baby.
- Around 13% of women can suffer from anxiety disorders and 12% from depression during or after pregnancy. **
If this is something that concerns you or a family member and you feel you may need more support, you may want to reach out to:
- Your GP or Midwife
- Mind
- Mum’s aid
- Maternal Mental Health Alliance
Reference
* The costs of perinatal mental health problems, PSSRU
**Nice.org.uk