Real stories from women who have experienced maternal mental health problems.

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Sarah shares her experiences of postnatal depression and being admitted to a Mother and Baby Unit.

Laura describes how she struggled with anxiety, low mood and anger after the birth of her child, and how being honest helped her recovery.

Kylie talks about her experiences of specialist perinatal mental health services, a mother and baby unit and peer support.

Emma tells us what it was like the first time she came to a support group at Happy Mums.

Bekki tells us how severe anxiety left her struggling to cope after the birth of her second child.

Rachel shares her story of how family pressure, anxiety and a traumatic birth left her struggling to cope as a new mum during Covid.

Emily describes how she struggled to get the support she needed after asking her GP for help.