Kathryn Baughan needed treatment at the Nottingham unit after the birth of her son.
"I didn't understand the illness. You're on a steep learning curve, but soon you start to see signs of improvement. One woman, who didn't want to be identified, said: "I was already paranoid, so it was really scary the first time I saw people in masks and aprons. It's kind of like being in a sci-fi film.
Figures suggest this can affect up to 20% of expectant and new mothers, and covers a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety disorders and postpartum psychosis. While perinatal support in the community is available, manager Debbie Sells is concerned these women may not receive enough face-to-face contact.
God's blessings
Just like it was your job to keep care homes safe? 🤨
At least they are still calling us Mothers, unlike SandsUK who are now decided that having a dead baby isn’t bad enough we are birthing people, not Mums! 😢