The mental health of pregnant women is a serious concern but is often overlooked. Depression and stress during pregnancy can have repercussions on the child and can lead to postpartum depression in mothers.
To highlight postpartum depression, Dr. Sylvia Ali Khan (Consultant Psychiatrist, NWTH) advises being considerate towards the mental health status of pregnant women and keeping regular checkups with a psychologist or a psychiatrist in line to avoid long term effects on a child and mother’s mental health.