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EastEnders to tackle male postnatal depression in new storyline

EastEnders is set to explore male postnatal depression in a new storyline featuring character Stuart Highway as he struggles to bond with his newborn son. Ricky Champ, who plays Stuart in the BBC One soap, will portray his character’s mental health ...

26 Apr 2022 at 21:25

Life

EastEnders tackles male postnatal depression: What are the signs and why do men feel it too?

It takes two to make a baby. And just as a new arrival can bring joy to both parents, it can also spark mental health problems in both men and women. Postnatal depression (PND) affects up to one in 10 new fathers, and around one in five new mums, ...

27 Apr 2022 at 14:55

Life

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: 5 ways to calm new mum anxiety

Although having a baby can be the most wonderful thing in the world, it can also be extremely scary, stressful and lonely. And despite the many joys of motherhood, the tough parts can really take their toll on a new mum’s mental health. As well ...

01 May 2023 at 10:00

Life

Key appointment for new mothers treated as ‘tick box exercise’, group warns

A “key” check-up for new mothers is often being treated as a tick box exercise, a patient champion group has warned. Healthwatch England said the six-week postnatal checks are “failing” new mothers. It warned many of the assessments are not ...

21 Mar 2023 at 06:00

Key appointment for new mothers treated as ‘tick box exercise’, group warns

22 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Postnatal depression drug ‘shows benefits five years on’

More must be done to make sure new mothers can have prompt access to antidepressants when needed, researchers have said after a study found extra benefits of an under-used drug. Between 10 and 15% of women suffer postnatal depression ...

29 Aug 2023 at 16:00

Local News

County Derry mum speaks about postnatal depression battle

Danielle Sands was delighted when back in 2022 she learned she was expecting a baby. Having worked with children all her adult life, the mum-to-be couldn't wait to finally hold her own child in her arms. The Draperstown woman had a ...

19 Mar 2024 at 18:33

Potential treatment for obesity and postnatal depression found by scientists

The so-called “love hormone” could be a potential treatment for some people with obesity and postnatal depression, academics have said. Researchers plan to develop new oxytocin medicines after they made a “breakthrough” in ...

02 Jul 2024 at 16:15

Scotland

Forbes ‘astonished’ how little is understood about postnatal depression

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has said she is “astonished” how little is understood about postnatal depression after experiencing it herself following the birth of her daughter. Ms Forbes told a podcast she believes ...

18 Jul 2024 at 11:33

Health

Mum with postnatal depression and thousands of pounds of debt turned her life around selling dresses for breastfeeding women

A mum of two who had £400 to her name and thousands of pounds of credit card debt after giving up her job as a teacher to look after her daughter, developed postnatal depression and was at an “all time low”, now has a ...

22 May 2023 at 07:00

Life

Signs of postpartum psychosis in new mothers – and how to help

Each year, up to 1200 new mothers suffer from postpartum psychosis, a new study suggests. According to data from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, based on births registered in 2022, the condition affects between ...

02 May 2024 at 13:32

Exercise can help cut risk of ‘baby blues’ – study

New mothers can reduce the risk of developing postnatal depression if they can find time to exercise for more than an hour every week, according to a new study. Exercising for at least 80 minutes each week could ...

07 Nov 2024 at 23:30

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