During pregnancy and after birth, women may experience a range of mental health difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or postnatal psychotic disorders. Perinatal illnesses occur during pregnancy and the first year...

With more than 1 in 10 women developing a mental illness in the perinatal period, it’s even more important in these uncertain times that women during pregnancy and following childbirth are able to access the support and care they and their families need. It’s normal...

With more time at home than usual, it can be difficult to maintain the different levels of verbal communication that a child encounters. Whether your child can talk yet or not, it’s important to continue talking with them. Research has shown that the number of words...

The pandemic and all of the changes this has brought to our lives have had a big impact on children, even the very youngest, and for those of school age they are likely to have a range of deeply held feelings as the return to school is on the horizon. There has been a...