Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister, bravely shared her harrowing experience with post-natal depression after the birth of her daughter, Naomi, in August 2022. She detailed the trauma of an 18-hour labor, feeling out of control, and irrational fears, like being attacked in the shower. Forbes emphasized the lack of resources and research on women's health issues during pregnancy and advocated for midwives to receive additional training to support mental health. Postnatal depression affects one in 10 women within a year of giving birth, highlighting the importance of addressing mental health challenges faced by new mothers.