A Mum has urged people to sign her petition for a specialist mother and baby unit in North Wales.

Nia Ffoulkes, from Pentre-celyn near Ruthin started a petition to try and get the matter discussed in the Senedd, with 10,000 signatures needed to do so.

The petition currently has just over 4,000 signatures, but it comes to an end on December 3.

Nia said: "In May 2019 after the birth of my son I was admitted to the mother and baby unit in Manchester. It was very difficult for me having to travel to England far away from my family and friends in North Wales. I especially found it hard with me being first language Welsh in a hospital in England. This mental health service is absolutely needed in North Wales, because I believe that my recovery would of been quicker if I was closer to home.

"Having a baby is a life changing experience and some mothers find it harder than others and it is very common for women to have difficulties with their mental health at this time. With this in mind an admission to a mother and baby unit could happen to anyone and is a essential service that is needed for many families. So therefore having this service would mean a lot to me and my family."

For more information about the petition visit: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244841