Friendly Faces helps mums
A small group of Torfaen mums who have themselves suffered from postnatal depression are running their own drop-in support group called Friendly Faces.
Around one new mother in ten may experience some form of postnatal depression, and it can range from being relatively mild to very hard-hitting. Friendly Faces is a Sure Start initiative, set up in conjunction with the Sunshine Seekers group. Health visitors and mental health professionals have been involved in training the volunteer mums.
The group meets every Tuesday at Pontypool Active Living Centre from 10am-12pm. A free crèche is available.
If you have suffered from postnatal depression in the past and would like to offer support to others, go along to the Friendly Faces Group or contact Lorraine Childs, Health Co-ordinator (Sure Start/Flying Start) on 01633 647420.