For #WorldMentalHealthDay we’re sharing Ceri’s story who struggled with her mental health after having a baby and got help from our Nottingham MBU. Ceri said “Mother & Baby units are nothing short of life saving & my little family & I simply cannot thank them enough”.

Super proud of my Kumihimo bracelet made today on the Activity Coordinator Network meet 🥰 A very meditative process. Thank you all for a lovely day. Always good to spend time with others in the role. Live Team Adam Jackson Fran Farabella 💙𝕊𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕙 ℍ𝕖𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕨𝕒𝕪

Wishing our consultant Amy 💙 a very happy birthday. Have a lovely day off. 🎂 Rebecca Keating Lisa Retrac Emily Victoria Porsch Philippa

Today one of our patients served up a delicious fajita feast single handedly ❤️ Our healthy eating group continues to be a huge hit on the ward 🥰 Nottingham MBU Gemma Philippa Lisa Retrac Rebecca Keating

Suicide remains the leading cause of maternal death in the first year after birth. This is why we do the vital work we do on MBU’s!!!!!!! MHSSD NottsHC Marie Anne Lisa Retrac East Mids Perinatal Mental Health Ribblemere MBU West of Scotland MBU Kingfisher MBU @mbulivingston Clover MBU Winchester

It’s been a week full of positive feedback for the team following our Royal College of Psychiatrists PQN accreditation and subsequent Safeguarding Team visit. Such a supportive team for each other but also to me with kind words and acts of kindness. Thank you. 💕Philippa Marie Anne Lisa Retrac

Some of the team are attending the Royal College of Psychiatrists #PQN Annual Forum, where we start by remembering the amazing impact Dr. Margaret Oates has had on perinatal psychiatry. ⭐️Philippa Jeremy Oates George Georgie

The MBU’s contributions being recognised by the Royal College of Psychiatrists #pqnforum23 Great day celebrating the work of perinatal psychiatry, sharing ideas and good practice followed by a great wine reception. Thank you PQN team👑Philippa Lisa Retrac George Georgie Marie Anne

This week on the ward we celebrated Halloween with crafts, baby photoshoots and a special cinnamon apple pastry cake for our lovely ward clerk Sophie 🥰 xx Nottingham MBU Philippa Georgie Gemma Lisa Retrac

Fabulous Friday on the ward today enjoying some delicious pumpkin soup for our healthy eating group and a lovely baby yoga session 😊 Nottingham MBU Gemma Georgie Lisa Retrac Philippa

The unit had a recent donation of £285 from an ex patient who was with us a year ago. She held a coffee morning to raise funds to enhance the patient experience. Thank you so much💕Philippa Marie Anne Lisa Retrac East Mids Perinatal Mental Health

A big shout out to our very own Perinatal OT Gemma on #OTWeek2023. Thank you for all that you do 💕 RachaelOTUK (She/her) RCOT Mental Health

Lots of gifts of thanks today from 2 patients to say thank you. Personalised cards for staff too.Thank you 💕 Lovely to be appreciated however the best reward is celebrating women recovering. Philippa Marie Anne East Mids Perinatal Mental Health Amy 💙 Lisa Retrac Tracey Gilford

'Belfast City Hospital has been chosen as the location for a new mother and baby unit' Thank you to Laura for sharing your personal experience and APP campaigner Liz @BelfastKoala for talking to UTV Live News: itv.com/news/utv/2023-… #MumBabyTogetherNI

We are sad to say goodbye to Emily, our activities coordinator today. Emily, you will be missed by staff and patients alike and you will be remembered for making a difference to the lives you have touched. Wishing you every happiness. 💕💕Emily Victoria Porsch Philippa Amy 💙 Gemma

We are delighted to announce that this years theme for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 29th April - 5th May is ‘Rediscovering You'. #maternalmentalhealthawarenessweek #perinatalmentalhealth #mmhaw #mmhaw24 #maternalmentalhealth

We had a surprise visit today from our old activities coordinator, who presented us with a photograph album of her highlights of her time with us. Such a thoughtful gift and many memories. Thank you Emily Victoria Porsch 💕 MHSSD NottsHC Marie Anne Lisa Retrac Gemma Philippa

It was so lovely to come back in and see you all today. I'll always treasure my time with you 🥰

We would really appreciate it if anyone could spare a few pennies to support this amazing cause Action on Postpartum Psychosis It really does make a difference to our families. 💕 Just giving link below. Xx

We are keen to build upon our existing stories, so are asking for contribution’s from our previous women to share their story, in support of PMHP UK #maternalmentalhealthawarenessweek Eve Canavan BEM, promoting recovery and hope. MHSSD NottsHC Philippa Marie Anne