We needed more perinatal mental health support, say mums
This article covers the same report as Article 0, detailing the high prevalence of perinatal mental health issues in Suffolk. It emphasizes the personal struggles of mothers who feel unsupported during the postpartum period.
Why it matters
It underscores the systemic lack of adequate mental health support for new mothers in the UK.
One in four women in Suffolk will have experienced a mental health issue during or after pregnancy, according to a report [Getting Images] Mothers living in Suffolk need greater mental health support both during and after pregnancy, a report said.
The Mental Health Needs Assessment (MHNAS) 2026 for Suffolk , which was published in June and discussed by Suffolk County Council's Health and Wellbeing Board on Wednesday, found that one in four women giving birth in the county will experience perinatal mental health issues.
New mums told the BBC about their perinatal experiences, such as feeling they should be happy when they were not and how sleep deprivation was "a form of torture".
A spokesperson for NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board (ICB) said: "We recognise that perinatal mental health difficulties can affect many people and that early support is vital."
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