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Studies have shown that around one in 10 mothers suffer postnatal depression, with more than half failing to seek support for this. Lack of awareness of the issue can be a major factor, which is why children's centres play a vital role in identifying mothers that may be affected by postnatal depression and helping them access specialist support services.
In Sefton, Merseyside, around one in five mothers suffers from postnatal depression or some form of common mental disorder. The condition can affect a mother's relationships with friends and family and damage the attachment she forms with her new child.
For the past three years, Hudson Children's Centre in Maghull has delivered an intensive programme for new mothers with a history of postnatal depression or poor mental health. Mothers and their babies attend weekly workshops at the centre delivered by Hudson Children's Centre staff and Sefton Council health visitors and with a focus on developing parents' self-care skills and resilience.
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