Online survey about NHS mental health services provided for women during and after pregnancy

Survey regarding the experiences of women with mental health services provided during and after their pregnancy.

We are community researchers that are conducting a brief survey for our NHS work experience. We aim to gain more insights and a deeper understanding of the experiences of women who have given birth, and also regarding the mental health services that have been provided for them before and after delivery.

Do note that any information that will be provided in this survey will remain anonymous and confidential. If you wish to withdraw your response, do email me in the email address provided in the google forms.

Thanks to anyone that takes the time to fill out our survey! Your response is very much valued.

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