Difficulties with baby bonding affect a third of UK mums

Around a third (32%) of UK mothers experience difficulties bonding with their baby, according to new research by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). In addition, more than one in 10 new mothers (12%) said they are embarrassed to speak to a health professional, GP or midwife about these issues, prompting the parents' charity to urge mums and dads not to suffer in silence.

The statistics have been released to coincide with the UK's inaugural Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (6-10 June). The research builds on NCT's ongoing #BeyondBabyBlues campaign that encourages people to talk more openly about maternal mental health and

to seek help.