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Over the years that I have been speaking about perinatal mental health, I have heard many delegates say that there tends to be very little on events in Scotland on this topic. So on this basis, and along with Salford CPD, I suggested that we repeated the success of the London and Manchester conferences in the last year and we take it to Edinburgh.

On Thursday 22nd September I am thrilled to say that I have arranged a line-up of mainly Scotland-based experts and some with lived experience, to share knowledge on ‘Contemplating another pregnancy after perinatal mental illness’. There will also be an exhibition of charities and companies. The event is based around my book of the same name and all delegates will receive a copy of it as part of the conference rate.

The speakers I am honoured to have are:

Elaine Clark, Chair of Maternal Mental Health Scotland – Overview of PMH disorders, Scottish system of support and preconception counselling

Cheryl Wilkinson, Founder of UK Prenatal Education Association – A better pregnancy and birth experience

(Cheryl and I at the Houses of Parliament)

Rosey Wren, Founder of #PND Hour – Personal story and the work of #PNDHour 

(Rosey, me and Sarah at the #PNDHour birthday  party)

Amanda Macleod  – Personal story and the work of #PNDHour   

Mike Coote, Mike Coote Coaching – Communication and a positive mindset

Marion Laird, Director of National Development, The Spark – Relationships

Aberlour Scotland’s children’s charity – Information on their family services

Clare Thompson, MMHS Change Agents – Personal story

Juno Perinatal Mental Health Support– Support for families with ‘next time around’ dilemma

(Juno have won a local award for heroes in Edinburgh)

So if you are involved with families and women of child-bearing age and can access Edinburgh, we would love to see you there! At both London and Manchester events we had a wide range of healthcare professionals who attended and found it beneficial.

Also if you are a student or parent who has interest in this area, we would love to see you there. Please contact Chris Reynolds on c.reynolds1@salford.ac.uk for a very special rate.

I am very excited to be going up to beautiful Edinburgh. The venue, Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue is based in St Mary’s Street – the heart of Edinburgh in the city’s beautiful historic Old Town, just off the Royal Mile and minutes from Waverley Station.

I am told that the information from my book and these events are already helping families adding to their families or becoming at peace with the decision not to. It is invaluable for those supporting them too. Come and hear it ‘live’!

Booking details are here.

Elaine