Frequently asked questions about perinatal mental health

Please don’t worry, we’re not here to take your children away from you.

Feeling distressed in the perinatal period is common and does not mean that you are a danger to your children. We want to support you to have a happy and healthy pregnancy, and enjoy the experience of motherhood. There are people who have mental health problems; busy being great parents all around us.

No, being honest and open helps us to understand how you’re feeling and provide the most suitable support. We aren’t here to judge you as a person or as a parent, we’re here to help you in any way we can. Even if something you’re experiencing sounds odd or it’s hard to say, we need to know.

We will contact you to arrange an appointment with us, or advise that our service might not be suitable for you and suggest alternative sources of support.

Mental health problems don’t just impact mums, they affect all of the family. We can offer advice to partners and dads should they want this and signpost to services that would best support their needs.

Taking medication that helps with your mental health during pregnancy can be a difficult decision to make. We can offer advice and consultation around medication during pregnancy to help ease any concerns you may have around this.