Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

This week it is Maternal Mental Health Week, a special week dedicated to bringing awareness to perinatal metal health, referring to a woman’s mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It was reseached by MHTF (Maternal Health Task Force) and concluded that high -income countries, including the UK 7%-15% of women suffer from antepartum depression and 10% experience postpartum depression. 

During this hard time of social distancing it's difficult for new mother’s and pregnant woman to get the support they need.  I have find some very helpful resources from other mums and supporting networks. You're not alone. 

APNI 
Association For Post Natal Illness
https://apni.org/the-baby-blues
Association of Postnatal Illness explains why you may have mood swings after your baby is born and offers practical information, so get in touch for friendly advice and join the amazing support network. 

NCT 1st 1,000 Days | New Parent Support 
https://www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy/how-you-might-be-feeling/antenatal-or-prenatal-depression-signs-symptoms-and-support?fbclid=IwAR3U5njykWNy_-IpdHPml1hNI1Pw7Maf-tHHNlhGwCoKXaPc9htJT5abBCY
Valuable information, providing help lines and support groups - you’re not alone.

TheBlueDot Project
https://www.thebluedotproject.org/mmhweek2020
Offer much need support to those suffering, bring together people and raising awareness of Maternal mental health disorders. 

Letters of Light Project - Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 
https://www.facebook.com/lettersoflightproject/
Viral campaign to bring awareness to MMH, join by posting on your social media, groups in your local area and get the message out. 

Best Wishes, 
​Emily xxx
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