Perinatal refers to 12 months after giving birth, however, the Perinatal Specialist Service can work with mums and birthing people from pregancy until 24 months after birth.

Perinatal Mental Health iIllness is when someone has any mental health illness whilst they are pregnant and/or anytime in the first year after giving birth.  

Maternal Mental Health Services, Silver Birch Hubs, work with mums at any point in their journey, they focus on the experience of birth trauma and baby loss.

If you think we can help, speak to your GP, midwife, health visitor or another professional who is looking after you.

Meet our Perinatal Peer Support workers

Introduction to the Cheshire and Mersey Specialist Perinatal Service