Organisations can offer help and support to women who are suffering with their mental health after giving birth.

Where to find post-natal mental health support

Exclusive figures shared with ITV News show the growing crisis among new mothers seeking mental health support during the Covid pandemic.

'It got to the point where I thought my life was completely ruined'

A study suggests mums taking part in singing workshops stand to improve quicker than those who join creative play groups with their babies.

Having a longer pregnancy also reduced the risk of suffering from post-natal depression, a study found. 

"I felt like a failure": Postnatal depression after the birth of a child isn't exclusive to women - 1 in 10 men experience it too.

Popstar Sandi Thom has released 5 albums in her career but during her recent pregnancy she suffered from pre- and post-natal depression. 

Four counties across the region are to receive funding to provide more support for pregnant women and new mums with mental health problems


We hear from one dad whose life was turned upside down when he discovered his wife was battling postnatal depression.

An ITV News survey with the charity PANDAS found 57% of parents with a perinatal mental illness have had suicidal thoughts. 

A charity in memory of a nurse who worked with post natal depression will get £80,000 from a concert at Wembley - thanks to the Chancellor 