Background Approximately one in five women will experience mental health difficulties in
the perinatal period. However, for a large group of women, symptoms of adverse perinatal …

Background Women from ethnic minority groups are at greater risk of developing mental
health problems. Poor perinatal mental health impacts on maternal morbidity and mortality …

Women who have few social supports, poor health and a history of stressful life events are at
risk of poor mental health during the perinatal period. Infants of parents whose parenting …

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to investigate health professionals' views
about perinatal mental healthcare for Black and minority ethnic women. METHODS …

Background Perinatal depression and/or anxiety disorders are undertreated pregnancy
complications. This is partly due to low rates of engagement by women. This study aimed to …

Objectives Partners and wider family members play a vital role in relation to women's
perinatal mental health. Clinical guidelines in the UK and internationally recommend that …

Objective Partners of birthing mothers can themselves experience perinatal mental health
(PMH) difficulties. Despite birth rates increasing amongst LGBTQIA+ communities and the …

Objective to explore the views and experiences of women with mental health difficulties, in
the Republic of Ireland, accessing and receiving care from publicly-funded maternity care …

Background The international literature clearly indicates that perinatal mental health issues
affect many women, and can have profound negative consequences for both the mother …

Background Perinatal mental illness affects one third of new and expectant mothers.
Individuals from ethnic minority groups experience higher rates of mental health problems …