Pregnant women ‘suffer in silence for too long’ with mental health issues

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has called for more transparency over mental health screening for new and expectant mothers

Experts have raised concern over pregnant women and new mothers ‘suffering in silence’ with mental health issues (PA) (PA Wire)

Many pregnant women “suffer in silence for too long” with mental health issues, experts have warned.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has urged new and expectant mothers who are struggling with their mental health to reach out and ask for professional help.

An estimated one in five pregnant women or new mothers develop mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosis, it said.