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Derry News

Doyle welcomes establishment of Perinatal Mental Health Teams

Aontú Councillor for Derry, Emmet Doyle, has warmly welcomed the news that Perinatal Mental Health Teams are recruiting in the Western Trust following funding allocated by the Department of Health last year. Councillor Doyle said: “I am delighted ...

01 Mar 2022 at 16:33

Climate change’s adverse effects on health starts in the womb, studies find

Rising temperatures around the world as a result of climate change are having a devastating effect on foetuses, babies and infants, studies have found. Scientists from six different studies determined that climate change is causing – among other ...

15 Jan 2022 at 07:55

Derry News

Derry mums call for improved maternity and perinatal services

Women in Derry are demanding a greater voice in maternity and perinatal services as shortfalls in provision are putting the mental health of mothers at risk. Mothers and health advocates have spoken openly about their experiences with the ...

16 Dec 2022 at 15:33

Life

Half of anxiety and depression cases in new and expectant mums are missed: 7 signs a new mum needs help

Half of all anxiety and depression cases among new and expectant mothers are going undiagnosed, according to a new report. Although 10-20% of women develop mental health problems, which can include anxiety and depression, during ...

16 Aug 2023 at 14:14

Health & Wellbeing

As Britney Spears ‘announces pregnancy’, what is perinatal depression and how can you seek help?

Britney Spears appears to have announced she’s pregnant with her third child in an Instagram post. The singer, 40, describes gaining weight and thinking she was “food pregnant” after a trip to Maui, but after taking a pregnancy ...

12 Apr 2022 at 14:55

Half of anxiety and depression cases in new and expectant mothers missed: report

Half of cases of anxiety and depression among new and expectant mothers are going undiagnosed, top midwives have warned, as they called for a boost in staff numbers to help spot more cases of mental ill health. The Royal ...

16 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Birth trauma support needed ‘as matter of urgency’, warns committee

The Scottish Government must develop support for women and families dealing with birth trauma “as a matter of urgency”, a Holyrood committee has said. An inquiry led by the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee found ...

08 Feb 2022 at 01:26

Life

5 things new mums don’t talk about but should

Being a new mum brings a wealth of urgent questions – and perhaps just as many things that are left unsaid. Because while new mums will usually need advice about standard how-tos, such as getting a breastfeeding baby ...

18 Mar 2025 at 09:54

Northern Ireland

Belfast City Hospital chosen as site for new mother and baby unit

Belfast City Hospital has been chosen as the location for a new mother and baby unit, the Department of Health has announced. In line with commitments made by the former health minister, all five health trusts in ...

14 Nov 2023 at 15:23

Local News

Derry screening of 'MILK' highlights critical issues in birth and infant feeding

ABOVE: Group pictured at the "Milk Film Screening and Panel Discussion" in conjunction with NWBAPS and Ni Science Festival and held in the Whittaker Suite, Guildhall. From left, are Dr. Maria Herron, Dawn ...

26 Feb 2025 at 13:33

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