A mother and baby unit set up in Radlett for mums struggling with their mental health has undergone a major refurbishment.
The six bed unit on the Kingsley Green site, Harper Lane, has benefitted from improvements including a new sensory room, refurbished play area and dining room and kitchen areas.
Thumbswood Mother and Baby Unit is only one of a handful in the UK that cares for and supports expectant mothers from 32 weeks pregnant to mothers of infants up to one year old.
The mothers are struggling with mental health issues such as post natal depression, psychosis and pre-existing conditions such as schizophrenia, bi-polar affective disorder and depression.
The majority of mums make a full recovery and return home within six to eight weeks.
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