What Is Perinatal OCD?
Perinatal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Perinatal OCD) is a form of OCD that occurs during pregnancy or in the first year after birth. It is characterised by intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, … Read more
Pregnancy, Birth & Postnatal Mental Health
Mothers Report a High Mental Burden
Across the UK and Europe, mothers are reporting something that feels both deeply personal and unmistakably collective: a level of mental burden that has become unsustainable. A large Europe-wide study … Read more
“You’re Not Overreacting”: The Emotional Weight of Not Being Heard During Pregnancy
Not Being Heard During Pregnancy: Pregnancy is often painted in soft, glowing colours—the joyful bump updates, the first flutters, the nursery planning. But for many women, behind the smiles lies … Read more
Understanding Maternal Mental Health
The journey into motherhood is often depicted as a time of joy and fulfillment, but the reality is nuanced. Maternal mental health encompasses a spectrum of emotional experiences, from the … Read more