Sadly a deterioration in mental health affects between 10%-20% of women during pregnancy and in the first year after giving birth. Some studies show that the figures are similar in new dads and that as many as 73% worry about the mental health of their partner.

Fortunately, maternity services in the UK are really well geared up to support the mental well being of families around the time of having babies. If you are worried about your own mental health or that of your partner then please reach out to your midwife, doctor or health visitor.

I wonder what the statistics will be like in 2020 with all the added anxiety around isolation and less support - my guess is they will be much higher.

Please get in touch to talk about how you are feeling, I'm very much here for you.