Perinatal Mental Health - Diamond Jubilee Maternity Unit by https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr Resources for women surrounding perinatal mental health. en-us 2021-03-22 17:32:14 UTC 2024-06-19 14:45:20 UTC hello@padlet.com What we do annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461162244 We liaise closely with regional organisations including the Community Perinatal Team, the Talking Therapies service (HPFT) and Community Mental Health Services; contributing towards the  personalised care for women within our trust.  We provide support through developing pregnancy and birth plans with women and their partners, also attending joint clinic appointments with the wider mental health services.  Furthermore, we support community midwives and hospital based midwives in providing enhanced midwifery care as appropriate.

]]> 2021-04-26 18:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461162244 About us annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461190088 Introducing the perinatal mental health midwifery team at East and North Herts Trust:


Rohan McCarty

Lead perinatal mental health midwife

Monday to Thursday 0800-1630


Anna Matthews

Deputy perinatal mental health midwife

Monday to Friday 0700-1600


]]> 2021-04-26 18:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461190088 Common medications annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461232721 Below you will find factsheets on common mental health medications prescribed in pregnancy, including their effects on breastfeeding.  This list is not exhaustive, if you are taking a different medication either speak to your consultant or contact us directly and we will contact our pharmacist and psychiatrist for further information.]]> 2021-04-26 19:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461232721 Referral form - self referral annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461255354 Clink on the image below to take you direct to the referral page, whether you are in North and East Herts or West Herts.

It is quick and easy to do, you can also contact your GP for referral and also discuss referral with your community midwife.]]> 2021-04-26 19:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461255354 Aripiprazole annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461321900 2021-04-26 19:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461321900 Citalopram annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461330363 2021-04-26 19:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461330363 Clozapine annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461336232 2021-04-26 19:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461336232 Diazepam annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461341232 2021-04-26 19:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461341232 Fluoxetine annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461343689 2021-04-26 19:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461343689 Haloperidol annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461345854 2021-04-26 19:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461345854 Mirtazapine annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461347683 2021-04-26 19:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461347683 Olanzapine annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461349428 2021-04-26 19:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461349428 Quetiapine annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461351350 2021-04-26 19:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461351350 Paliperidone and risperidone annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461353352 2021-04-26 19:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461353352 Sertraline annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461356094 2021-04-26 19:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461356094 Venlafaxine annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461357761 2021-04-26 19:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461357761 Talking Therapies service annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461381680 For mild to moderate mental health symptoms, please consider referral to the Talking Therapies service.  This Hertfordshire based organisation offer different services including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and talking therapies.  This service is run by Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust. They also provide other services for perinatal women and their partners. Support is prioritised for perinatal women.

]]> 2021-04-26 19:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461381680 Are you affected? annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461393372 According to NHS England, 27% of women experience at least one poor mental health episode during the perinatal period.  Pregnancy and parenthood, no matter how longed for, can be a period of extreme change.  Often this unexpectedly affects our mental health or can exacerbate pre existing mental health concerns, additionally historic mental health concerns may be trigged/resurface.  


We absolutely want you to enjoy pregnancy and parenthood, therefore, it is important to reach out for help if you feel your mental health is not as it should be.  We are here to help!

]]> 2021-04-26 19:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461393372 MIND annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461435231 2021-04-26 19:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461435231 Mental Health Foundation annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461437923 2021-04-26 19:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461437923 Breastfeeding Network annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461439486 2021-04-26 19:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461439486 Mental health is important annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461497462 Mental health is as important as physical health.  It is sometimes referred to as 'emotional health' or 'wellbeing'.  Mental health concerns can range from more common concerns such as anxiety and depression to less common conditions such as schizophrenia and postpartum psychosis.  Pregnancy may exacerbate these conditions. When our mental health is poor, we may find it harder to focus, to relate to our pregnancy/baby or cope with every day thoughts and tasks. 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience mental health concerns in their life time.  27% of women will experience mental health concerns during the perinatal period. The perinatal period is defined as the period from pregnancy conception to your child's second birthday.

]]> 2021-04-26 20:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461497462 Association of breastfeeding mothers annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461572272 2021-04-26 20:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461572272 La Leche League annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461574170 2021-04-26 20:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461574170 Infant feeding choices annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461576169 Having a mental health diagnosis should not affect your infant feeding choices.  There are some medications that are not always compatible with exclusive breastfeeding, but these are rare.  Please talk to us, your community midwife or our friendly Infant Feeding team for further information.

We are here to support you with your infant feeding choices and are available to talk though any questions you may have or potential barriers you may envisage.  Together we can develop plans and strategies to help you fulfil your infant feeding goals.

Our infant feeding specialist midwives are Jenny Larkins and Cat Crossan.

If you feel you would like further information, please contact your community midwife and she can arrange for one of the team to contact you.

]]> 2021-04-26 20:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1461576169 Baby Buddy app as endorsed by NHS annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475401518 2021-04-29 18:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475401518 Maternal mental Health Alliance annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475406861 2021-04-29 18:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475406861 Perinatal mental health partnership annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475412390 2021-04-29 18:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475412390 Healthy start vouchers annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475437567 See if you are eligible for these vouchers here:]]> 2021-04-29 18:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475437567 annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475446535 2021-04-29 18:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475446535 annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475450135 2021-04-29 18:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475450135 Domestic abuse annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475455434 Abuse can come in many forms, physical, financial, sexual, emotional and psychological.  Often when we are subject to any abuse it can affect our mental health.  Domestic abuse affects one in four women in pregnancy, if you feel this is something that affects you, please seek help.  The resources below are available for you.  Alternatively, speak to your midwife, GP or Health Visitor.]]> 2021-04-29 18:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475455434 annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475476958 2021-04-29 19:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475476958 annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475479394 2021-04-29 19:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475479394 annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475481618 2021-04-29 19:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475481618 annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475527245 2021-04-29 19:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475527245 annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475530592 2021-04-29 19:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475530592 annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475540724 2021-04-29 19:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475540724 annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475541899 2021-04-29 19:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475541899 Supporting your partner and supporting yourself annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475549212 Find links below to some resources available for partners.  

Please note, while these resources may be helpful, they may not be endorsed by the NHS.]]> 2021-04-29 19:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475549212 Best Beginnings annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475558579 2021-04-29 19:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475558579 UNICEF Baby friendly Initiative annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475563227 A wealth of resources available from antenatal care, to infant feeding, to relationship building with baby:]]> 2021-04-29 19:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475563227 Tommy's annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475572974 Information regarding the positive effect of mindfulness on our mental health in pregnancy.]]> 2021-04-29 19:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475572974 NHS 5 steps to mental wellbeing annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475580666 2021-04-29 19:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475580666 Links to mental health and wellbeing apps as endorsed by NHS annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475586051 2021-04-29 19:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475586051 If you are finding you are in crisis and are needing urgent help, please contact: annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475708368 - Your care co-ordinator/mental health key worker if applicable

- Dial 999

- Present to your local Accident and Emergency Department

- Out of hours Mental Health Helpline on 01438 843322/08006444101

- Samaritans (free phone) 116 123 

- NHS 111, option 2]]> 2021-04-29 19:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475708368 Knowing your own mental health annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475788026 2021-04-29 20:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1475788026 If you feel your mental wellbeing is not as it should be, such as low mood or anxiety: annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1491280401 - Please contact your GP in the first instance.


- Contact your community midwife for support and guidance.


- Consider self referral to the Talking Therapies service.

]]> 2021-05-04 18:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1491280401 Dads Matter annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1491301629 A service for Dads who are worried about their mental health. ]]> 2021-05-04 19:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1491301629 Our vision annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1491322295 For a woman's mental wellbeing to be regarded with equal consideration as her physical wellbeing, by providing high quality, compassionate care.]]> 2021-05-04 19:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1491322295 Links to external mental health awareness resources annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1491337999 Please note, while these resources may be helpful, they may not be endorsed by the NHS.]]> 2021-05-04 19:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/1491337999 annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2161753381 Suicide is the biggest cause of preventable death for men under 50 and for both men and women under 35. Let’s shine a light 💡 ]]> 2022-04-28 07:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2161753381 Text support available from PANDAS annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2180674066 2022-05-12 05:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2180674066 PANDAS postnatal depression support annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2180675710 2022-05-12 05:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2180675710 annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2434562485 2023-01-05 11:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2434562485 Talking Therapies information leaflet annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2818605193 2023-12-08 10:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2818605193 Other services offered by Talking Therapies annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2818607326 2023-12-08 10:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2818607326 ICON - 'Babies cry, you can cope!' annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2818610767 2023-12-08 10:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2818610767 Bedfordshire Talking Therapies annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2818824010 2023-12-08 14:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2818824010 Cambridgeshire Talking Therapies annamatthews3 https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2818824977 2023-12-08 14:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/annamatthews3/tfvzsy0ynfpmujhr/wish/2818824977