Derbyshire Perinatal Mental Health Service

06/05/2026

It was fantastic to take our service out into the community and into the iconic during Maternal Mental Health Week .

We invited to join us too!

06/05/2026

💛 Maternal Mental Health Week 💛
Our mums and staff on The Beeches Mother and Baby Unit have been getting creative this week, producing some beautiful pieces of artwork to mark Maternal Mental Health Week. 🎨

06/05/2026

NHS birthday parkrun: come join us!

The NHS turns 78 on Sunday 5 July. To celebrate people are welcome to take part in a special parkrun at Markeaton Park in Derby at 9am on Saturday 4 July.

You can run, walk or push a pram or wheelchair at a parkrun and we are encouraging staff, services users and communities to prepare for the day by completing the national Couch to 5k programme (https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/), which provides beginners with a walk/run route that helps people to successfully run 5k after nine weeks.

Please see www.parkrun.org.uk/register to join up.

06/05/2026

Join us today!
10am to 3pm at Derby Market Hall and chat with our amazing staff. We’re proud to be supporting with — everyone is welcome.

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Mental Health Awareness Week is around the corner, from the 11th - 17th May 2026. We will be sharing a host of information for you and your community!

For more information dccmhsp.com/letschatderbyshire

05/05/2026

Join us tomorrow, 10am to 3pm at Derby Market Hall and chat with our amazing staff. We’re proud to be supporting with — everyone is welcome.

05/05/2026

What Is Perinatal Mental Health?

* Perinatal Mental Health focuses on the emotional well-being of individuals from pregnancy through the first year after birth – a period marked by significant hormonal, physical, emotional, and social shifts that can increase vulnerability to mental health challenges.

* The term "perinatal" specifically covers this timeframe, from conception to the baby's first birthday.

* Approximately 1 in 5 women experience a perinatal mental health illness.

* 70% may conceal or downplay these difficulties.

* While anyone can be affected, certain factors elevate the risk, including a history of mental health issues (such as bipolar disorder), neurodiversity, multiple pregnancies, biological predispositions, lack of support, difficult childhood experiences, domestic abuse, financial instability or insecure housing, and traumatic events like birth trauma or baby loss.

* If you have had a baby and are experiencing symptoms, please reach out to a healthcare professional such as your doctor, midwife or health visitor.

05/05/2026

💛 Please do have a listen to Amelia’s story 💛
Amelia is a former patient of The Beeches Mother and Baby Unit, and in this podcast episode she bravely shares her experience of perinatal mental health, recovery, and motherhood.
Her story is honest, moving, and full of hope for anyone who may be struggling — or supporting someone who is.

Let's throw things back this Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week to a past episode where we speak with Amelia, who suffers from Postpartum Psychosis. She talks about how this happened, the feelings and what it was like for her and her family and the speed of it over a 3-week period.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TMNNajSWwHhDHt1j88RHP?si=mJCXGbs2TTOO-RXhFNco1A

05/05/2026

To mark Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing the words from the mums we’ve supported on The Beeches Mother and Baby Unit.

"Believe and be gentle with yourself. After all, you have given life to a baby. Give yourself time to find yourself in your role as a mother."

05/05/2026

Join us online for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week this week 🗓
• Monday 4th May, 6pm, APP volunteers Eve & Jade in conversation on the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership IG and FB pages.
• Tuesday 5th May, 7.30-8.30pm, Muslim mums café group online: https://ow.ly/oVgb50YUsL4
• Thursday 7th May, 7.30-9pm, UK-wide café group online: https://ow.ly/5MAI50YUsL7
• Thursday 7th May, Webinar launch of RAPPORT study findings online: https://ow.ly/POue50YUsL2
• Friday 8th May, Creative writing workshop with Laura Dockrill online: https://ow.ly/STBW50YUsL1
• Global forum, open 24/7: https://ow.ly/jF1v50YUsL5

This week, we want as many people as possible to get involved, start conversations about postpartum psychosis (PP), and make sure anyone affected knows where to turn for help and support.

💜 Other ways you can get involved:
• Follow Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) for updates
• Like, comment on and share our posts to help spread awareness
• Join our free APP Network community for email updates (link in bio)
• Sign up for our Challenge this May

💬 We’re here for you with postpartum psychosis information and support.

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