Pathway 1: What’s preconception advice? How can it help me if I’m planning a pregnancy?
If you have had certain types of mental illness in the past, and are planning a pregnancy, then it is important to seek preconception advice. All women with pre-existing mental health problems should be able to discuss pregnancy planning with their own mental health team or GP, so that they can make informed decisions about future pregnancies and their treatment. For some women, seeing a specialist professional can help prevent problems arising later on.
Links to more information
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Pathway 1: Preconception advice for women with pre-existing severe or complex mental health problems
Royal College of Psychiatrists Leaflet – Planning a Pregnancy
Links to local services
(Services exist in other health board areas in addition to those listed below, but online information is not available)
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Perinatal Mental Health Service
NHS Fife Perinatal Mental Health
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Perinatal Mental Health
NHS Grampian Perinatal Mental Health Service