Release for Women
http://releaseforwomen.org.uk | A women-led community charity specialising in supporting the mental and physical health of women and their families during their most challenging life transitions.
Mums Who Build (The MOB)
http://mumswhobuild.com | A community app for ambitious mothers focused on financial confidence, careers, and flexible working. Includes events, resources, and a Slack community. Free to download with an optional paid membership.
Turn2us
http://turn2us.org.uk | Benefits calculator and grants search tool to help families find financial support they may be entitled to.
Gingerbread
http://gingerbread.org.uk | Expert advice and support for single parents on benefits, work rights, and managing finances as a lone parent.
Pregnant Then Screwed
http://pregnantthenscrewed.com | Advice, legal support, and advocacy for women who have experienced pregnancy or maternity discrimination at work. Also runs the Joeli’s Army community.
Association of South Asian Midwives (ASAM)
https://asamidwives.co.uk/journey-of-asam | Association of South Asian Midwives. Dedicated to improving maternity care for South Asian women and their babies. Every mother deserves care that respects her cultural background and meets her unique needs.
Birth Trauma Association
http://birthtraumaassociation.org.uk | Support and information for women and birthing people who have experienced a traumatic birth, including PTSD resources.
ACACIA Family Support
http://acacia.org.uk | Birmingham-based organisation offering support, information, and groups for parents experiencing postnatal illness.
Association for Post Natal Illness (APNI)
http://apni.org | Association for Postnatal Illness. Telephone and email support from volunteers who have experienced PND themselves.
Mum Talks
http://mumtalks.ie | A safe and supportive network for mums so they know they’re not alone. Mums can learn from experts and check in with others going through the same reality of motherhood.
Mums Aid
http://mums-aid.org | Free counselling and emotional support for mothers experiencing postnatal depression and related perinatal mental health difficulties.
Mothers for Mothers
http://mothersformothers.co.uk | Support for women and birthing people during pregnancy and until their youngest child attends school. Includes helpline support calls, home visiting, counselling, peer support groups, antenatal support groups, and SEND support.
South East London Mind (Diversity Matters)
http://mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression | A Mindful Mums wellbeing group for women from culturally diverse communities. Offers a non-judgemental space for women from different backgrounds to talk freely about their experiences as new mums.
Mind (Perinatal Support)
http://mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression | Comprehensive information on perinatal mental health, plus links to local Mind services and peer support groups.
Perinatal and Postnatal Distress Support (PANDAS)
http://pandasfoundation.org.uk | Peer support and resources for parents experiencing perinatal mental illness, including postnatal depression. Run by and for those with lived experience.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
http://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org | Campaign and information hub dedicated to improving care for women with perinatal mental health difficulties. Includes a directory of local services.
NHS Perinatal & Parent-Infant MH Services
https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/perinatal/ | Perinatal support during pregnancy and after birth (12 months). Parent-Infant: support for parents or guardians with infants under two and those expecting a baby.
NHS Talking Therapies
http://nhs.uk | Search your borough name, followed by ‘NHS Talking Therapies', to find your local team, or speak with your GP.
Shout
http://giveusashout.org | Free, confidential text-based crisis support. Text SHOUT to 85258
Samaritans
http://samaritans.org | Free, confidential listening service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 116 123.