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18/10/2018

New Campaign Reveals Flaws In Postnatal Checks

More than half of new mothers with mental health problems felt they could not discuss their issues at postnatal checks, according to the National Childbirth Trust (NCT).

The six-week postnatal checkup is designed to address any physical or emotional problems that a new mother may be experiencing.

NCT research has discovered, however, that 54% of women with issues they wanted to discuss did not feel they had the opportunity to do so.

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The charity also found that 24% of mothers said there wasn't enough time to talk during the appointment, and 60% said they would be embarrassed or worried that their doctor may think they are incapable of looking after their baby.

NCT head of knowledge Sarah McMullen said: "It's hard for mums to discuss their mental health when appointments are so short and mainly focused on their babies.

"A postnatal appointment dedicated to mothers is long overdue and can give health professionals the time to make mums feel comfortable enough to open up and discuss their worries."

The organisation is now calling for greater funding for the six-week checks.



(JG)

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"More than half of new mothers with mental health problems felt they could not discuss their issues at postnatal checks, according to the National Childbirth Trust (NCT)."