Pregnant women across Northern Lincolnshire encouraged to recognise signs of mental health problems
It’s part of a week long campaign to provide support and for new mums and to recognise the signs of depression
Last updated 4th May 2022
Midwives across Northern Lincolnshire are reaching out to women who’re experiencing mental health problems during or after pregnancy.
It’s part of a week long campaign to provide support and for new mums and to recognise the signs of depression.
Lyndsey Hackett is a perinatal mental health midwife at Northern Lincolnshire NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG) – she often sees women struggling, she said:
“Having a baby is a big life event, and it is natural for women to experience a range of emotions and reactions during and after their pregnancy. But if this starts to have an impact on how you live your life, you might be experiencing a mental health problem.
“When a woman conceives, or when the new baby arrives, there is an expectation that mum should be happy and excited, however it is estimated that one in four women will experience a mental health problem.”
The trust is holding an event in Scunthorpe tomorrow to give out information, together with nurses from the perinatal mental health specialist team.
Further information can be found at www.everymummatters.com and the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership website