Pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, test for the human body and mind. This means that the likelihood of any illness, including psychiatric, occurring is higher in in this time of life than any other.

Here Dr Livia Martucci, Consultant Psychiatrist and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, talks through some of what she feels are the most important things to be aware of during this phase of life.

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