Let’s talk perinatal anxiety & depression
The time spanning the beginning of pregnancy to the end of the first (and increasingly the second) postnatal year is known as the ‘perinatal period’, meaning around birth.
It is a time of immense biological, social and psychological change. While most people expect it to be a time of generally positive emotions and experiences, for a significant number of parents, this is not the case. In the perinatal period, about 1 in 5 will experience significant mental health difficulties.
Part of the Applied Mental Health Science Series.
This guide has been developed by Dr Fiona Challacombe, Clinical Psychologist, in partnership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative.
Please note that our health information should not be used for diagnosis purposes. If you are concerned about your health, please seek help from a GP or a mental health professional.
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