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Please note we are closed on Bank Holidays.


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LMWS BLOG: MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

Whether you’re planning, expecting or caring for a new baby, there is often
immense pressure to appear happy and calm. However, parents can experience a
range of mental health issues during this time, from anxiety and depression to
PTSD and psychosis. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week seeks to address this
disparity by raising awareness of mental health challenges during the perinatal
period – and the wide range of support available.

LMWS Clinical Lead Paula Smith has twenty years’ experience in mental health and
now supports new and expectant parents. ‘Having a baby is generally seen as a
time of happiness and excitement, but in reality many people experience problems
with their emotional health,’ she says. ‘Perinatal mental illness affects up to
20% of new and expectant mums, and more than a quarter of fathers report
above-mild depression too.’


MORE THAN THE 'BABY BLUES'

New parents are often unaware of what is normal – and what isn’t. ‘Most women
experience “baby blues” three to four days after giving birth, where they feel
weepy, low, anxious and irritable,’ Paula explains. ‘But if symptoms continue –
or worsen – you should seek help as soon as possible. Panic attacks, intrusive
or suicidal thoughts, feeling guilty or worthless – these are all things to look
out for.’

Some women also experience debilitating conditions like OCD, postpartum
psychosis and tokophobia (extreme fear of giving birth). ‘Mental health is just
as important during and after pregnancy as checking for high blood pressure and
avoiding certain high risk foods,’ Paula says. ‘Partners need support too. For
example, those who witness traumatic births that put their partner and baby at
risk may experience PTSD.’


A PRIORITY AT LMWS

Perinatal mental health is therefore a priority at LMWS. ‘We offer evidence
based psychological therapy for common mental health problems,’ Paula says. ‘Our
flexible approach offers a range of advice and psychological therapy including
group based and 1:1 therapies, classes, one-off sessions and online support
options. For more complex cases, we work with Leeds Specialist Perinatal Mental
Health Service to refer patients or to inform our own treatment.’

Paula welcomes initiatives like Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week that have
raised understanding of these issues. ‘I’ve seen a real drive to increase the
awareness of maternal and paternal mental health and ways to improve it,’ she
says. ‘Health services and charities are working closely together to make it as
easy as possible for new parents to access support.’


ASK FOR HELP

The most important thing is that people feel able to seek help when they need
it. ‘Parents often feel that they look like a failure or will lose their baby if
they admit to mental health problems,’ Paula says. ‘But asking for help is a
simple process that can make all the difference to you, your partner and your
baby.’

If you need help, guidance or advice, ask your GP, midwife or health visitor to
refer you to LMWS – or refer yourself via our website. You’re not alone – we’re
here to help.





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Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
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Headingley Office Park, Victoria Road
Leeds LS6 1PF

 * Tel: 0113 843 4388
 * Email: leeds.mws@nhs.net

Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service is a partnership between:

 * Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
 * Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
 * Leeds GP Confederation
 * Northpoint Wellbeing
 * Community Links
 * Touchstone
 * Women’s Counselling and Therapy Service
 * Homestart Leeds
 * Ieso Digital Health
 * SilverCloud Health
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