Our #MumsinMind campaign calls for mental health checks for new mums
We're joining forces with the NCT and MPs from across the country
Last updated 31st Jul 2018
We're backing calls from 60 MPs and Peers to bring in mental health checks for new mums.
It would mean GPs, nurses or health care workers would check on how mums are coping as part of their six week checkup.
The National Childbirth Trust, who have been campaigning for over a year, found half of new mothers experience mental health or emotional problems while pregnant or after having a baby. They hope that this will lead to early diagnosis and better treatment.
MPs will now debate the issue in Westminster later this month.
Read more about our #MumsinMind campaign here:
*MPs take the campaign to Westminster
*Map highlights 'postcode lottery' of mental health care for new mums