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Perinatal Depression

Also known as PMH, perinatal mental health occurs during pregnancy and during early motherhood.

PMH cover an array of mental health associated with pregnancy and beyond:

  • PND
  • PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
  • Birth Trauma
  • ‘Baby blues’
  • Postpartum depression
  • Postpartum psychosis
  • OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).

 

Symptoms of Perinatal Depression to look out for:

These symptoms may vary for each individual and may include:

  • Feeling sad, angry or confused
  • Feeling more emotional than usual
  • Experiencing fatigue
  • Expressing a change in behaviour
  • Lacking concentration
  • Insomnia
  • Nightmares
  • Excessive worrying
  • Obsessive behaviours and thoughts
  • Hallucinating
  • Always ‘on the go’ or busy
  • Easily irritated

Perinatal Mental health is very common in pregnancy and after birth. Getting support for any of these illnesses is essential; going without support can be harmful to yourself and your baby.

The best support you can get is turning to friends and family. Be honest about how you are feeling.

Support available to support Perinatal Health:

  • Access local support services.
  • Attend mother’s groups
  • Ask your midwife or health visitor or go and see your GP

Mothers Matter offer local support to mothers during pregnancy through to motherhood

Contact Mothers Matter

Some ways to support your health and wellbeing include:

Listening Opportunities

Counselling

Local Groups

Online Forums

Befriending Services

Pregnancy Hubs

Antenatal Classes

Workshops

  • Practising Self Care  - some actions which may help include going for a walk, reframing thoughts and behaviours, putting aside time for you, spending time with friends and family
  • Medication - if you have exhausted other options first, and its safe for you to take.

Contact Mothers Matter

If you feel you may benefit from any of our services,  then please contact Mothers Matter:

Mothers Matter

Unit 2 Crown Buildings,
Tonypandy CF40 1QF

Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 2pm

Call: 01443 548590

How can we help?

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