Articles tagged with: Mother and Baby Unit


    15 April 2026
    Why Northern Ireland Needs a Mother and Baby Unit for Perinatal Mental Health

    Why Northern Ireland Needs a Mother and Baby Unit for Perinatal Mental Health

    The perinatal period is one of the most vulnerable times in a woman’s life. Almost 20,000 babies were born across Northern Ireland, and approximately 1,000 women and birthing people will experience a severe postnatal mental illness. Within the UK, suicide remains the leading cause of maternal...