Episode 7: Mums' Mental Health

Welcome

Hosted by Olivia Moir, Episode 7 of It All Starts Here delves into the critical topic of perinatal mental health, exploring its definition, the unique challenges faced during pregnancy, and the postpartum period, alongside the importance of specialised mental health support. 

Olivia is joined by Dr Chiara Petrosellini, a clinical academic obstetrician and gynaecologist doctor at UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health, who emphasises the distinct features of perinatal mental illness, including conditions like postpartum depression and psychosis, and highlights the need for tailored expertise in this area.

*Please note, this episode covers sensitive topics such as mental health and suicide.

If you are affected by any of the topics discussed within this episode, or would like to view evidence-based information and support on different perinatal mental health conditions, please visit: 

PANDAS Foundation: https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/ 

Action on Postpartum Psychosis: https://www.app-network.org/ 

Perinatal OCD Resource centre: https://iocdf.org/perinatal-ocd/ 

If you require urgent help, please contact: 

NHS - 24/7 

Dial 999  

Get help from 111 online or call 111 and select the mental health option. 

Samaritans – 24/7 https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can...

About the Guest 

Dr Chiara Petrosellini is a clinical academic obstetrician and gynaecologist doctor doing her research at UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health, where she is completing a PhD focussed on maternal mental health.

Dr Petrosellini works closely with the Action on Postpartum Psychosis charity to deliver research and innovation across maternity units and specialist psychiatric units across London. She also curates the annual perinatal mental health conference for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and is the founder of the UK Midwives and Obstetricians Perinatal Mental Health Network.

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