Review of the RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) Perinatal Mental Health Conference 2026 – European Medical Journal
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Allergy & Immunology Each article is made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 License. AT THE Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) Postnatal Mental Health Conference 2026, speakers explored key challenges in maternal mental healthcare, including perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma-informed support, inequalities in care access, neurodiversity, and menopause-associated mental health changes. A recurring theme throughout the congress was the need to position maternal mental health centrally within maternity care pathways and wider healthcare systems. Chrissy Jayarajah, Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist and Clinical Research Lead of Perinatal Mental Health Services, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, UK, discussed the diagnosis and management of perinatal OCD.1 Jayarajah explained that OCD presentations may emerge or worsen during pregnancy, the postnatal period, and other reproductive transitions. She highlighted biological, hormonal, and environmental contributors, including sleep deprivation, heightened responsibility, and sudden identity changes during pregnancy and postpartum care.
Published: June 15, 2026 12:07 pm
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