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Perinatal service at ELFT covers East London and Bedfordshire & Luton

What we do

-Our services provide specialist care for women with mental health problems who are pregnant or in the first post-partum year, or who are considering pregnancy.

01/02/2026

A Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) is a specialist hospital service where a birthing parent and their baby can stay together while the parent receives expert care for serious perinatal mental health difficulties — such as severe anxiety, depression, or postpartum psychosis. These units help keep the parent‑baby bond while providing support, treatment, and recovery in a safe, therapeutic space. 🤍

In the East of England (UK) there are dedicated MBUs you might hear about or be referred to if specialist help is needed:
🤍Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit – Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich, Norfolk (for pregnant people and parents up to baby’s 1st birthday).
🤍Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit – The Linden Centre, Chelmsford, Essex.

These units are part of NHS specialist perinatal mental health services and provide personalised support from teams including psychiatrists, nurses, and therapists — focused on both mum and baby. 🤍

If you’re struggling or think you might need this level of support, speak with your GP, midwife, health visitor, or mental health professional — they can help with referrals and next steps.

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29/01/2026

What’s your Mental Health Medicine?

‘Sometimes when the world feels noisy, I just want some time to zone out. It’s not about the health benefits, it’s about what calms my mind’

Mental health check:
Moving your body doesn’t mean pushing harder.
It means meeting yourself where you are — and moving with care. 🤍

25/01/2026

You’re not alone 🤍
Help is available 24/7 if you’re struggling during pregnancy or after birth.
Save • Share • Reach out

PostpartumSupport

23/01/2026

Postnatal Depression vs Postnatal Psychosis

Postnatal mental health looks different for everyone — and all experiences deserve support.

Postnatal Depression (PND) affects around 1 in 6 mums. It may involve ongoing low mood, anxiety, exhaustion or feeling disconnected.

Postnatal Psychosis is a less common but serious condition, affecting 1–2 in every 1,000 births. It often appears suddenly and can include confusion, hallucinations or unusual beliefs.

💛 If this is you — or if you’re worried about someone you love — it’s okay to ask for help. Early support saves lives.

You’re not weak. You’re not alone. Help is available.

22/01/2026

I find that even just making myself a meal that I really enjoy helps me when days are really dark!
Poached eggs, avocado on toast 🥑🍳

Mental health medicine doesn’t always come in a bottle. Sometimes it’s nourishment, routine, comfort, or a small act of care that brings a little light back in.

What is your mental health medicine?
It can be just one thing that eases the darkness some days ✨
Share below — you never know who might need the idea today.

22/01/2026

Let’s say this clearly: postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency — and it is not your fault.

It can come on suddenly, often within the first weeks after birth, and it deserves immediate, compassionate care. Treatment works. Recovery is possible.

We need more awareness, less shame, and faster support for birthing people in crisis.

21/01/2026

After the baby arrives, everyone watches the baby.
Watch her too.
Pulling away, sadness, and silence can be signs of postnatal depression — not weakness, not failure. Just a mum who needs support 🤍

PPDawareness
PerinatalSupport

19/01/2026

New mums don’t always know what’s wrong — they just know something feels heavy.
If she’s not herself weeks after birth, if the sadness lingers, if she’s pulling away — it may be more than baby blues.
Please don’t wait. 🤍

18/01/2026

Baby blues usually come and go.
Postnatal depression lingers, weighs heavy, and makes you feel lost inside yourself.
If this season feels darker than you expected — please know it’s not your fault.
You are still a good mum. 🤍

A visual of differences between baby blues and postnatal depression.

18/01/2026

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

Website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/perinatal

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How to access the service

What we do Our services provide specialist care for women with mental health problems who are pregnant or in the first post-partum year, or who are considering pregnancy.

How you can book an appointment with us Before we can arrange an appointment for treatment, we need to receive a referral from a health professional (see more information below - How to refer).

You can obtain a referral by visiting your local GP, midwife or nurse. We will be happy to contact you once your referral has been received.