Women who have depression or anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth are not having their needs recognised and not getting the support they need as a result, according to research published by Centre for Mental Health and the Royal College of General Practitioners, with support from Netmums, Tommy's and the Boots Family Trust.
Falling through the gaps, by Lorraine Khan, uses survey data from women who have experienced perinatal depression or anxiety and from GPs to find out why so few women get timely help and what would help to ensure more get access to support when they need it.
The report finds that women fear disclosing distress to their GPs or other professionals. GPs have fewer and shorter consultations with women during and in the year after pregnancy. And many doctors do not know how to respond effectively or lack confidence in their ability to achieve timely access to local psychological therapy services.
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