Gaps remain in the understanding of women’s psychological needs during and after pregnancy, despite recent improvements in clinical practice, research suggests. Work still needs to be done to ensure that services meet the needs of women who are experiencing mental health problems, the study concludes. Health and social care providers should be better informed about mental well-being during pregnancy—and beyond—to better support those affected, researchers say. Women interviewed for the study felt there was a need for greater awareness of mental health difficulties during pregnancy. They also said there should Read More
