Perinatal mental health. To all health care professionals. If you see a pregnant woman who is on antidepressant/anti anxiety/antipsychotic medication, DO NOT STOP IT “because they are pregnant”. Consult your local perinatal MH team or a primary care expert.

Sharon Patrick Roberts Fathers Reaching Out Louise Williams AmyG jane whalley @bronnipw Becky Baker @dadsmatteruk The DadPad - [email protected]

We have a Facebook Group 4 bereaved Fathers & Grandfathers. To access support, please click the link below. facebook.com/groups/3774482… Wishing u all a gentle Fathers Day #fathersday2020 #bereavedfathers #babyloss #pregnancyloss Neville Southall @MarcHarder Paula Abramson

Now let’s look at bonding/attachment- Proffessionals always ask mum about the bond with baby - but what about dads?Dads can also feel disconnected frm baby,but there are lots of things dads can do during preganancy&after birth 2support the father-infant relationship 𝙆𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮

Suicide in men is significantly high - for New Dads with #perinatalmentalillness they are 47 times more likely 2B a suicide risk than at any other point in their lives& up2 20times more at risk than other men the same age!Always ask #HowAreYouDad,U could save a life! 𝙆𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮

Having a new baby can add extra strain & stress on your relationship. It is important 2keep talking 2each other so U can support each other’s needs. Parenting is a partnership & both partners should feel able to discuss ideas & decisions around baby. #DadsMatter 𝙆𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮

More recent there has been more recognition that birth trauma can lead2 PTSD-women can nw access support following a difficult birth experience-But dads can experience birth trauma 2!If U feel anxious after witnessing the birth of UR baby please speak2 someone 𝙆𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮

What support is out there?Ask your partners midwife/health visitor if they have access to #DadPad which provides lots of tips/support for becoming a dad via an app!#DadsMatter also provide lots of virtual peer support & have a range of resources online! 𝙆𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮

As I start 2draw a close 2the page takeover, I hope the last few hours have highlighted the importance 2 check-in with new dads!Health proffessionals are there 2support the whole family!Becoming a new dad can be scary & overwhelming,but sharing them worries can help! 𝙆𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮

If you a New Dad struggling please check out NHS Mental Health Helplines and Chasing the Stigma Hope of Hub to find out what's in your local area #DadsMHDay Dr Andy Mayers💡 pscp.tv/w/cb8UmTFEWUVY…

Remember For a person who thinks they r not strong I know you are For a person who thinks they cannot keep going I know you can For a person who thinks there’s no light There is For a person who thinks their not worth it You’re priceless ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

A little more light reading to do.... #mentalhealthnursing @SHSBangor Bangor University Dr Marjorie Ghisoni PhD Dr Seren Roberts

This up to date 2020 E book is now available to all staff and students Bangor University Library Service online. Please log in using your university account and search for it by author or title. @SHSBangor Bangor Nursing Society @Joanne71309777 Jody Murphy Dr Seren Roberts @antsuno Dianne Rimmer

This is such great news & much needed! Thank You Action on Postpartum Psychosis it will be greatly appreciated in North Wales! @jeanleo999 Matt Jarvis Becky Baker @CravenNuala @essahump AmyG Louise Williams

Join the PQN Webinar next Thursday 23 July at 15:30 - 16:00, on 'Coping with COVID-19 in a Perinatal Community Team'. For more info on the Webinar please CLICK HERE: rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-care…

Thank you u The DadPad - [email protected] for asking me to contribute to this! Becky Baker Sharon jane whalley Patrick Roberts AmyG Louise Williams

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This is so kind. I have nominated for Mum Of The Year for The Glomama Awards. You can vote for me at glomamaawards.com . Xx #glomama #glomamauk

Please note that when the Prime Minister makes his announcement tonight, any changes he makes to “national measures” apply to England only. Here in Wales we already have stay at home restrictions. Diolch to you all for staying home - you are protecting our NHS and saving lives.