Midlands Perinatal Mental Health

Dr Clare Macdonald is a GP from Leicester undertaking PhD research into the experiences of women and GPs in the 6-8 week postnatal maternal check. In discussion with Dr Lucy Blunt, Clare shares some of her wisdom and findings from her research on this important consultation. This episode does contain discussion covering maternal suicide.

Dr Helen Andrews is a clinical psychologist specialising in prevention and early intervention to support families in Warwickshire. Helen discusses how infants’ neural development can be affected in the first two years of life by parental mental illness or unresponsiveness, and she highlights some of the interventions that aim to repair early damage such as video interaction guidance (VIG). 

To find out more about Helen’s work, visit www.familymattersinwarwickshire.co.uk 

Dr Alain Gregoire is a retired consultant perinatal psychiatrist and Honorary President of the UK Maternal Mental Health Alliance. In discussion with Dr Lucy Blunt, Alaine unpicks complex PTSD and inter-generational trauma and how it relates to the mental health of parents.

Anna Mathur is a psychotherapist, author, speaker and mum of three. She is passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room through her social media channels, books, podcast and appearances in the media. Join Anna and Dr Lucy Blunt for a frank and honest discussion focussing on the patient perspective, intrusive thoughts, and the shame felt around seeking help. Find out more about Anna including her books and podcast at www.annamathur.com