Postnatal depression
Five questions about postnatal depression, asked in November 2026.
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Led with the right placeNovember 2026
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Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts rightNovember 2026
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The questions
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I had my baby 6 weeks ago and I keep crying and feel numb, could it be postnatal depression?
Maternity unit now
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The NHS says call the midwife or maternity unit, or talk to your health visitor, or see a GP
The NHS says call the midwife or maternity unit, or talk to your health visitor, or see a GP
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Led with the right place
The NHS says call the midwife or maternity unit, or talk to your health visitor, or see a GP
The NHS says call the midwife or maternity unit, or talk to your health visitor, or see a GP
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Led with the right place
The NHS says call the midwife or maternity unit, or talk to your health visitor, or see a GP
The NHS says call the midwife or maternity unit, or talk to your health visitor, or see a GP
What is the Tommy's midwife helpline number and when is it open?
0800 014 7800
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The NHS says tommy's midwives: 0800 014 7800
The NHS says tommy's midwives: 0800 014 7800
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The NHS says tommy's midwives: 0800 014 7800
The NHS says tommy's midwives: 0800 014 7800
Can I refer myself to NHS talking therapies for postnatal depression without seeing a GP? I'm 28.
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The NHS says self-refer from age 18England
The NHS says self-refer from age 18England
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The NHS says self-refer from age 18England
The NHS says self-refer from age 18England
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The NHS says self-refer from age 18England
The NHS says self-refer from age 18England
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Where the answers came from
NHS website10
Tommy’s3 NHS inform3
National Childbirth Trust2 Royal College of Psychiatrists2 JAMA Network1 Where the answers came from
NHS website3
NHS inform1
JAMA Network1 Mayo Clinic1 HealthLink BC1
Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health1