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Warning: This story discusses suicide and depression
A depressed woman whose baby died was denied help from Perinatal Mental Health Services - and other mothers in extreme distress say they can t get treatment via their DHBs or ACC. When suicide remains New Zealand s biggest killer of pregnant women and new mothers, why can t mums get help?
Photo: RNZ/Vinay Ranchhod
It is when Sarah is thinking of killing herself that a Maternal Mental Health Service finally agrees to help her.
Despite a history of depression, a difficult pregnancy and a seriously sick baby, mental health services had twice refused to treat her, despite referrals from her midwife and doctor.