What is Perinatal Mental Health?

Baby Blues Vs Something more

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Perinatal refers to a broad spectrum of time, ranging from conception to one year after birth.

The term ‘perinatal mental health’ in this context covers a range of conditions that are severe enough to cause distress. Opposed to the relatively insignificant ‘baby blues’, which is very normal and should pass without specialist…