New, expectant or bereaved mothers are to be offered mental health help and support through new hubs being set up by the NHS across the country.

A range of help will be available as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and support will include help for PTSD following childbirth, childbirth fears and a wide range of mental health issues which may affect this time in a mother’s life.

NHS England Chief Exec Simon Stevens said: “The pregnancy and birth of a new child are a special time for families but if things go wrong it can have a huge impact on women, their partners and even other children”.

Find out more at the NHS article here >

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