Making Babies: Mental Health
Summary
Professor Shane Higgins discusses the rising demand for perinatal mental health services at the National Maternity Hospital, emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining medication during pregnancy and the postpartum period. He advises partners to monitor for subtle signs of distress and highlights the significant emotional impact of fertility treatments and pregnancy loss. Higgins also notes that mental health support is available for couples, ensuring male partners are not overlooked in the recovery process.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest background
Rising demand for perinatal mental health services
Managing medication and care during pregnancy
Partner's role in spotting mental health changes
Mental health impacts of IVF and hormonal changes
Support for pregnancy loss and bereavement
Mental health support for male partners
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