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Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal mental health (PMH) problems are those which occur during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of a child. Perinatal mental illness affects up to 20% of new and expectant mums and covers a wide range of conditions.

If left untreated, mental health issues can have significant and long-lasting effects on the woman, the child, and the wider family. NHS

This course covers recognising, assessing and treating mental health problems in women who are planning pregnancy, are pregnant or have had a baby in the past year. It covers the common perinatal mental health conditions as well as treatment and management options   

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Perinatal Mental Health

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Course Content

Strategy and background

  • The NHS Long Term Plan
  • Five Year Forward View for Mental Health
  • Workforce Requirements

Supporting women and their partners, families and carers

What are perinatal mental health problems?

Common perinatal mental health problems

  • Perinatal depression
  • Perinatal anxiety
  • Perinatal OCD
  • Postpartum Psychosis
  • Postpartum PTSD

Treatment decisions, advice and monitoring for women who are planning a pregnancy, pregnant or in the postnatal period

  • Managing existing mental health problems during pregnancy
  • Managing mental health problems with a new born baby

Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit

Self Care

Support and services