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17/12/2014
In its updated guidance, the organisation said women who have experienced a traumatic birth, stillbirth or miscarriage, as well as those those who suffer from tokophobia – an extreme fear of childbirth – should be offered extra support.
A recent survey by Mumsnet website found that more than one in 10 women said their experience of childbirth would impact on their decision to have another child, while 7% admitted they would rule out having another child as a result of their labour experience.
NICE did acknowledge that under-diagnosis and under-treatment is a problems, and many mothers feel they are unable to discuss issues because of a stigma or fear. In addition, an RCM survey found that 60% of midwives feel they do not have enough time or resources to support women's mental health needs in the postnatal period.
The updated regulations include:
• Counselling on the potential implications of pregnancy should be given to all women of childbearing age who have a new, existing or past mental health problem
• Advice on the most appropriate drugs and treatments that can be offered safely during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as supporting women in discussing the positive and negative impact
• Women and their partners who have experienced a traumatic birth or miscarriage should be offered extra support.
Clare Murphy, Director of External Affairs at BPAS, commented: "It is deeply troubling when we see women who feel they cannot continue with a pregnancy because they suffer from tokophobia or because of a traumatic experience of childbirth in the past.
"Access to specialist support will of course be important in addressing the needs of women suffering from tokophobia or birth trauma, but we know it is also vital that women are offered support and choice around how they give birth, whether that is deciding to give birth at home, ensuring they have access to effective pain relief or planning an elective caesarean section.
"Supporting women's choices around their care enables women to feel more involved and empowered during pregnancy and labour, and can help to prevent further distress or trauma."
(JP/MH)
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More Mental Health Support For Pregnant Women
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has said women with, or at risk of, mental health problems should receive additional support at all stages of their pregnancy and after.In its updated guidance, the organisation said women who have experienced a traumatic birth, stillbirth or miscarriage, as well as those those who suffer from tokophobia – an extreme fear of childbirth – should be offered extra support.
A recent survey by Mumsnet website found that more than one in 10 women said their experience of childbirth would impact on their decision to have another child, while 7% admitted they would rule out having another child as a result of their labour experience.
NICE did acknowledge that under-diagnosis and under-treatment is a problems, and many mothers feel they are unable to discuss issues because of a stigma or fear. In addition, an RCM survey found that 60% of midwives feel they do not have enough time or resources to support women's mental health needs in the postnatal period.
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The updated regulations include:
• Counselling on the potential implications of pregnancy should be given to all women of childbearing age who have a new, existing or past mental health problem
• Advice on the most appropriate drugs and treatments that can be offered safely during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as supporting women in discussing the positive and negative impact
• Women and their partners who have experienced a traumatic birth or miscarriage should be offered extra support.
Clare Murphy, Director of External Affairs at BPAS, commented: "It is deeply troubling when we see women who feel they cannot continue with a pregnancy because they suffer from tokophobia or because of a traumatic experience of childbirth in the past.
"Access to specialist support will of course be important in addressing the needs of women suffering from tokophobia or birth trauma, but we know it is also vital that women are offered support and choice around how they give birth, whether that is deciding to give birth at home, ensuring they have access to effective pain relief or planning an elective caesarean section.
"Supporting women's choices around their care enables women to feel more involved and empowered during pregnancy and labour, and can help to prevent further distress or trauma."
(JP/MH)
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