Perinatal mental health is often omitted from policies and guidance designed to support people on their journey to, during and after pregnancy.

With this guide, you will understand where and how perinatal mental health can be included in your family policies so that structures can be put in place to support people at this vulnerable time of life, and acknowledge the importance of mental health, alongside physical health and factors.

Take a look at your mental health policies too - make sure they acknowledge perinatal mental health as you think more broadly about mental health and psychological safety in your organisation.