This article deals with mental health problems, including attempted suicide.
New Zealand has an alarming rate of postnatal depression. Our maternal suicide rate is now seven times that of the UK.
Are our hospitals to blame? According to the charity Mothers Matter, mothers and their newborns are often being forced out of hospital before their entitled 48 hour stay period.
This lack of postnatal care is apparently having a detrimental effect on new mums and their families.
Mothers Matter members Dame Lesley Max and Chloe Wright came on the show.
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Where to find help and support:
Shine (domestic violence) - 0508 744 633 Women's Refuge - 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) Need to Talk? - Call or text 1737 What's Up - 0800 WHATS UP (0800 942 8787) Lifeline - 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland Youthline - 0800 376 633, text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat Samaritans - 0800 726 666 Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757 Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
