Having a baby is a big life event. It’s natural to experience a range of emotions during pregnancy and after giving birth during this period of change. But, if any difficult feelings start to have a big effect on your day-to-day life, you may be experiencing a perinatal mental health problem. This could be new, or it could be an episode of a problem you’ve experienced in the past. Either way, if you are finding things hard and struggling to cope, it is important to reach out for help and ensure you are supported.