New service to support issues with

Pregnancy

A new specialist service is being launched to support women experiencing pregnancy-related fear, trauma or loss.

The Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS), run by Dorset HealthCare, focuses on: n Birth trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) n Moderate-to-severe tokophobia (fear of childbirth) n Baby loss including miscarriages, IVF failure, stillbirth or neonatal death. To access the service, speak to your GP or other health professional and ask them to make a referral on your behalf. frequent work to keep them functional.”

Mr Loder was shown around the school by headteacher Dan Watts, parent governor Chris Newall and site manager Mat Daly to see the condition of the many buildings around the school site, the varying conditions and to demonstrate the need for additional support to resolve some of the classroom issues.

Mr Loder said: “The number of young people being taught at Woodroffe has also increased significantly in recent times with over 1,000 pupils going to school there now, up from around 800 only a few years ago. I will continue to work hard as your MP to find ways to improve the Woodroffe School facilities in the same way we have successfully done for other schools in the constituency.”