The Maternal Mental Health Service provides specialised care to people          experiencing a range of mental health difficulties associated with
perinatal loss, including:   
•    Miscarriage 
•    Early ending of pregnancy 
•    Stillbirth 
•    Neonatal death 
•    Tokophobia (a severe fear of pregnancy and childbirth)  
•    Birth trauma 
 
Support will also be provided for partners, who can be seen and signposted as appropriate

The team 

The team is led by a consultant clinical psychologist and supported by three clinical psychologists and an assistant psychologist.  Five specialist midwives support the service and are based at UHDB and CRH. 

 Agencies we work with include:
   
•    General Practitioner 
•    Health Visitor 
•    Community Midwives / Obstetricians
•    NHS Talking Therapies (Formerly IAPT)
•    Other Mental Health Services 
•    Social Care 
•    Voluntary organisations