We need to talk about maternal mental health

What is it about?

The story of Lucie Holland and her sister Emma Cadywould was the inspiration for this month's editorial on maternal mental health. After Emma's death by suicide, which followed a six-month battle with postnatal depression, Lucie petitioned NHS England to get mothers like Emma the help that they need.

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Photo by Joice Kelly on Unsplash

Photo by Joice Kelly on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Lucie's online petition gained more than 55000 signatures and 7000 comments, which were collated and analysed in a new report from the Royal College of Midwives, 'Every mother must get the help they need', released at the end of July. The release of the report has drawn attention once more to the issue of maternal mental health, a conversation which must continue until a solution can be found.