I loved talking to Tessa this week - Tessa is an NHS specialist midwife who provides information, support and advice around maternal mental health during pregnancy and the in the postnatal period. She runs the popular instagram account @mentalhealth_midwife. 

We start by talking about being a new mum in the pandemic, as Tessa has recently had her son! And then we talk about prenatal depression and anxiety, postnatal depression and anxiety, birth trauma and things to watch for if you already have a pre existing mental health illness. There is some really useful information for anyone, as mental health can affect anyone during pregnancy or postpartum, so knowing that it may not 'just be hormones' can be reassuring to know that you can access help if you need it. 

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