Specialist perinatal services
For more information about perinatal wellbeing services that may be available in your area, click on the drop down list below.
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Maternal Mental Health Alliance
Maternal Mental Health Alliance provide information and signposting to support maternal mental health.
Visit https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/about-maternal-mental-health/support-mums-and-families/
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PANDAS
PANDAS provide local and national support for families experiencing perinatal mental illness
Visit PANDAS Foundation UK
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Mind (perinatal information and support)
Mind offers perinatal-specific mental health information.
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The Hearts and Minds Partnership
The Hearts and Minds Partnership provides online information about mental health difficulties during pregnancy and following childbirth and hosts a UK map/search function to find support in your area.
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Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy (BUMPS)
Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy (BUMPS) provides reliable, evidence-based information about use of medicines in pregnancy.
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The Birth Trauma Association
The Birth Trauma Association support parents who have experienced birth trauma.
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NCPSS Pregnancy in Mind
NCPSS Pregnancy in Mind is a preventative mental health service for expectant parents who are vulnerable to anxiety and low mood during pregnancy.
Healthcare providers
If you are a healthcare provider, you might also find the Perinatal Resource Hub provided by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust helpful. Visit Perinatal Resource Hub :: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust or click the button below to open their website in a new tab.
If you would like to suggest other links to add here, please email us at paws-research@open.ac.uk or use the ‘contact us’ button below.