Category " Postnatal Illness"

I am thrilled to be speaking at the RCM Annual Conference this year which is taking place on 24-25 September at Manchester Central. This years conference theme is: Working with you locally, nationally and internationally. It is free to attend for RCM members who may register here. I will be there on the first day and will have […]

I am excited to share that I am speaking in the Garret Theatre at 3 p.m. on Sunday 8th September at the Storyhouse Parent event in Chester.  This is always special for me as this is my home area. I will be sharing my story and some tips on how we all can improve our […]

When I began my speaking career to raise awareness of perinatal mental health, I always aspired to be on an ‘international’ stage. I learned that the honour of that status had to be earned and deserved, eventually being listed on relevant websites. When I do receive those invitations now, I view it as a privilege […]

Thank you – this has been sorted now. Help needed urgently please! If you are a new Dad or Mum that experienced mental illness as a result of becoming a parent, your story is needed for consideration to be included the next edition of the bestselling ‘Myles Textbook for Midwives’. They are looking for a […]

Of the 250 babies born every minute globally, approximately 1 in 5 of their mothers will develop some form of perinatal mental illness. That is 72,000 women every day.  ‘These illnesses frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with tragic and long-term consequences to both mother and child.’ http://wmmhday.postpartum.net/  “Suicide due to psychiatric illness is now […]