Doctor delivers perinatal mental health course to Malta
Dr Rina Gupta - Credit: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT)
An Essex doctor has delivered a course for hospital workers in Malta caring for new and expectant mothers experiencing mental health difficulties.
Dr Rina Gupta, a perinatal psychiatrist from the Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), led a virtual three-day training programme to midwives, psychologists and psychiatrists from the country.
It included a series of presentations, workshops and discussions about supporting mums, mums-to-be and their families throughout pregnancy and in the early days of their child’s life.
The Trust provides a perinatal mental health service across Essex that offers community and inpatient treatment and support.
Dr Gupta said: “Pregnancy and becoming a new mum can be a difficult time for some women, putting them at risk of developing mental health difficulties.
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“Perinatal mental health services are all about helping mums and their families to have safe, healthy pregnancies and supportive postnatal experiences.”
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