The Perinatal Community Mental Health Service specialises in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and therapeutic intervention for women affected by moderate to severe mental health problems in the preconception, antenatal and postnatal period.
The team consists of Community Mental Health Nurses, Nursery Nurses, a Consultant Psychiatrist, a Clinical Psychologist, and a Perinatal Mental Health Midwife.
We are a Cardiff and Vale University Health Board wide service for women of all ages who have a pre-existing mental illness or those at risk, and women who encounter problems for the first time during pregnancy, or soon after childbirth.
Prevention is our core focus, therefore the majority of our work usually begins from the second trimester of pregnancy, with the aim of promoting well-being throughout the perinatal period.
We work in close collaboration with antenatal services and Community Mental Health Teams to prevent or minimise the risk of relapse, to provide care and support to women and their families, and assist in formulating a birth-plan for women most at risk of serious mental illness around childbirth.
Access to the service for midwives and obstetricians would be a referral via our electronic email address and Community Mental Health Teams through PARIS.
The Perinatal CMHS Referral Form is available from the address below. We are also happy to be contacted to discuss referrals from others, or may advise on alternative services / signposting.
We are open 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 9.00am - 4.30pm Friday.
Contact your General Practitioner.
There are a variety of web-based resources available providing information for service users and health professionals, some of which are listed below: