March 22nd 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Amanda Richardson experienced anxiety and developed sleep and eating issues after having her daughter. She was not informed of the six to eight-week postnatal check of her mental health, and began therapy 18 months after the birth of her baby. She believes that had she had more support during this time, her mental health would be in a better condition. The recent poll conducted by Healthwatch England revealed that two-thirds of new mothers struggle with mental health during and after pregnancy. Only one in five mums said they were pleased with the care they received, while 41% reported they got no mental health support. The organisation has now made a series of recommendations to NHS England and local health bodies hoping to improve the six-week check.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Amanda Richardson, a single mother from Hampshire, noticed an increase in her anxiety levels, sleep and eating problems after the birth of her daughter in July 2020. Despite the fact that 16% of new mothers are supposed to receive a six to eight-week postnatal check of their mental health, Amanda was not made aware of this assessment. 18 months after her daughter was born, she began therapy and is now starting to get better. She believes that had she had the correct care, her mental health would not have been as adversely affected.
Healthwatch England conducted a survey of 2,700 people who had recently given birth and found that two-thirds had experienced mental health issues during and after pregnancy. Of those surveyed, only one in five were content with the care they received, with 41% receiving no support for their mental health at this time, and only 22% were satisfied with the time their GP spent discussing it with them. Additionally, 15% had their wellbeing appointment over the phone, which may be a hindrance to parents speaking up about their issues. As a result, Healthwatch England is making recommendations to NHS England and local health bodies to improve the six-week check.
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