social services check?

[sibeliusb]

if someone is pregnant and has diagnosed personality disorder as well as other mh issues history of overdose ect will social services do a check before the baby is born ?

I suppose it depends on how she is now, people do recover. Also SS may not know about it, they wouldn't have automatically been involved with her.

Depends on lots of factors, is social care involved already? Are there any children who are on plans already?

The midwife might or might not do a social care referral depending on the current situation. Doesn’t mean they will do a pre birth assessment though

im on waiting list and anti depressents and have never been involved with social service before but im worried as i have a few mh problems diagnosed the gp will be concerned and refer me

theres no social care or other children on plans already

I struggle with my mental health, only anxiety and panic disorder type though, I'm being consultant lead so I have to go to a fee more appointments I think. But she doesnt seem concerned from the baby point of view. She seems concerned for my welfare during the pregnancy as that's when anxious feelings are heightened

There will be a pathway put in place to best support mum in pregnancy. These things can be discussed during midwife appointments.

I have no clue about SS. Hoepfully someone will come along with information

I would imagine you will be referred to the perinatal mental health team, just because you’ve got various referrals pending for MH it doesn’t mean your midwife will be concerned re your parenting.

thank u for all responses so far. iv not seen gp/ midwife yet coz im still really early along i only found out in the past few days and not made an appt yet

Pppppp sorry if this is a stupid question but whats the perinatal team

www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/our-services/services-list/perinatal-service/

This is the area I am so it based on my NHS trust but if google your trust it will give you info. It’s essentially extra support during pregnancy and post pregnancy. As you may be seen as more at risk of PND etc so it’s just making sure there is support in advance for you ☺️