Support
Sam in the 10k Run and You Will Be Supporting Us Too ...
It's a Win - Win !!
Sam
Jarman, aged 38, is proud to be running her first ever 10k
run in St Albans on Sunday 10 May, and has chosen a local
charity to spur on her training.
Hertfordshire Postnatal Illness Support works with families
across Hertfordshire who are suffering with postnatal illness.
The charity has been lucky enough to have Sam's expertise
as a qualified Beauty Therapist to support mums with postnatal
depression in their homes. Sam said 'Since 2003, I have
learnt from the mums with whom I give treatments, that getting
out of your house when you have postnatal depression is
often scary or too difficult.
"I
made the decision to help mums in and around St Albans by
taking my mobile beauty treatments to their homes.' After
having a baby, many mums are too tired to pamper themselves,
especially if they are depressed, however by having a treatment
of their choice, this can often help alleviate anxiety and
stress, two common symptoms of postnatal illness. "
Sam discovered the charity through a friend who was suffering
with postnatal illness and had used the charity's telephone
and group support.
'It
is a fabulous way to raise public awareness about this fantastic
service on our door step, and I cannot praise their work
highly enough!' enthused Sam. For further information
about Hertfordshire Postnatal Illness Support and how to
donate to Sam Jarman's 10k run click
here or donate
here
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Dear Mums,
Dads and Health Professionals,
Welcome to Hertfordshire Postnatal Illness Support.
Our charity works with families across Hertfordshire offering
support, information and suggestions on how to cope with
postnatal illness and its effects on the family.
In 1999, I had Puerperal Psychosis the severest form of
postnatal illness and ended up spending four months in
a mother and baby unit! It was the most frightening and
lonely experience of my life, as I had no understanding
of postnatal illness or the symptoms. With expert help
from the medical profession, support from family and friends
I recovered completely.
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In 2003 when my daughter
started school I wanted to ensure other ill mums did not experience
the same loneliness and isolation I had felt, which is often associated
with this illness. My friend Petra Leighton who had also had postnatal
illness and I set up a support group for mums in the area. Its
success at breaking the taboo and stigma attached to postnatal
illness created two further support services for mums and dads
which was the creation of the telephone support and email support.
Finally we gained charitable status later that year!
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In 2009, we are
exceptionally lucky that we have a team of committed volunteers
who use their life experiences of postnatal illness to support
mums and dads on their road to recovery.
Our website is
packed with useful information about postnatal illness and
we have powerful, poignant stories written by mums and dads
about their experiences.
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Please do not suffer
in silence. Postnatal Illness is a recognised medical illness.
Tell your partner, family and friends how you are feeling. Speak
to your G.P, Midwife and Health Visitor to access the medical
help you need. This illness does not last forever. The quicker
you get help, the quicker you will recover.
Now let us see how we can help you on your road to recovery!
Charlotte Wilmer-Barbrook (Chair)
To access
our services simply email us at mail@postnatalillness.co.uk.
Other contact information can be found
here.
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