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Our Perinatal Mental Health Service consists of two specialised community teams – one in southern Derbyshire and the other in north Derbyshire - and an acute inpatient unit in Derby, called The Beeches. It provides treatment for women experiencing mental health problems either during pregnancy or after pregnancy.

About perinatal mental health

Perinatal mental health problems are those which happen during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of a child. Perinatal mental illness affects up to 20% of women and covers a wide range of conditions. There may be ongoing mental health issues that a mother may be already aware of, or a period of mental ill health which is triggered during pregnancy or after birth. 

Many women experiencing perinatal mental health problems are supported by community teams and can remain living at home, but those with acute needs are able to receive inpatient care in mother and baby units such as The Beeches in Derby and the Margaret Oates unit in Nottingham.