NICE supports NHS England’s perinatal mental health initiative

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)’s 2014 guideline on Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance and quality standard Antenatal and postnatal mental health from February 2016 not only cover treatments, but also look at providing women with the information and support they need before they become pregnant. 

Professor Mark Baker, Director of the Centre for Guidelines at NICE, said, “Having a baby is a time of huge change and any woman can find herself needing help. Our guideline is about spotting what is not normal for each individual woman and ensuring she receives the treatment that is right for her.

“NICE welcomes the announcement of this fund today which will help services across the country ensure more women receive the best care as recommended in our guidance.”