Mental health in pregnancy and after birth (SIGN) | Right Decisions

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Mental health in pregnancy and after birth (SIGN)

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

This toolkit aims to support health and social care professionals, women/birthing parents and their families to work together to make the best decisions about care and support for mental health needs during and after pregnancy.

It provides information on mental health conditions during and after pregnancy, along with practical information and resources for support. It is based on recommendations from the SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network) guideline, along with other relevant information and resources.

Recommendations from SIGN are highlighted throughout the toolkit in green boxes with the following symbols:

R - a recommendation based on research evidence, or through expert opinion if there was no evidence.

- suggestions for good practice based on the experience of the guideline development group.

Advice for women, birthing parents and their partners

Health and social care professional

Recommendations for health and social care professionals

References

About this toolkit

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