I have been feeling depressed and my husband doesn't really understand what Post Natal Depression actually means. Are there any support groups we could go to, to understand the condition better?


A There are often local support groups for postnatal mothers which act as a form of peer support. You could ask your health visitor for details of local groups.
Alternatively there are such services as ‘Meet a mum’, which runs local support groups, information can be found at:
www.mama.co.uk

With a dedicated page about postnatal depression:
www.mama.co.uk/

There is also the ‘National Childbirth Trust’, which offer postnatal support:
www.nct.org.uk/local/branches

For further information about postnatal depression you could look at this site:
www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice

health visitor

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