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What’s behind the surge in new mums getting mental health care‪?‬ ITV News - What You Need To Know

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The number of new and expectant mothers across England receiving special treatment for their mental health has almost doubled in the last three years.

ITV News can reveal that more than 57,000 women relied on treatment over the past year.  

And whilst nothing can prepare you for motherhood, why are more mums reaching crisis point? And what can be done to help? 

ITV News Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know... 

The number of new and expectant mothers across England receiving special treatment for their mental health has almost doubled in the last three years.

ITV News can reveal that more than 57,000 women relied on treatment over the past year.  

And whilst nothing can prepare you for motherhood, why are more mums reaching crisis point? And what can be done to help? 

ITV News Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Julie Etchingham what you need to know... 

10 min

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