Woman who suffered postnatal depression calls for more mental health support for new mothers

Aolish Gormley has called for action on long-delayed plans to open a mental health unit for mothers in crisis and their babies. Picture: James Connolly

A woman who experienced postnatal depression after her daughter’s birth is campaigning for better mental health supports for pregnant women and new mothers.

Aolish Gormley said “postnatal care in Ireland ends far too soon”, and called for a year of postnatal access instead of the typical six weeks.