Perinatal Mental Health

Local services that support people experiencing perinatal mental health are listed on this page.

National resources can be found in the Resources section.

Borough-specific perinatal mental health guidance and supporting documents can be found in Downloads.


Directory of Services


Downloads


GP Six to Eight Week Maternal Postnatal Consultation

What Good Looks Like Guidance NCL Wide

NHS Choices

Information on postnatal depression and related concerns, including symptoms and treatment advice NCL Wide

Baby Buddy App

Designed to empower patients with the confidence to look after their own and their baby’s long-term wellbeing and development, the app contains a wealth of information to support parents with the challenges they face in the perinatal period NCL Wide

PANDAS Foundation

Provides support and advice to parents experiencing a perinatal mental illness and information on how family members, carers, friends and employers can support someone who is suffering NCL Wide

National Childbirth Trust

Support line which offers practical and emotional support with baby feeding and general enquiries for parents, members, and volunteers NCL Wide

Cry-Sis

Support group for parents with babies who cry excessively or have sleeping problems, telephone advice is provided via a helpline NCL Wide

Maternal Mental Health Alliance

UK-wide charity and network of over 120 organisations, dedicated to ensuring all women and families impacted by perinatal mental health problems have access to high-quality, compassionate care and support NCL Wide

Solihull Our Place Online Parenting Resources

Online courses for parents and carers that are based on the Solihull approach to parenting (promotes emotional health and wellbeing by supporting relationships) NCL Wide

Tommy's Pregnancy Hub

Pregnancy charity that provide midwife-led advice for parents before, during and after pregnancy, working together towards safer, healthier pregnancies; the team also offers a specialist support helpline for pregnant women from black or black-mixed heritage NCL Wide

Dad Matters

Aims to help dads have successful relationships with their families, and to support dads with anxiety, stress and mental health issues NCL Wide

DadPad

App that aims to help develop the necessary mindset and practical skills for fathers and partners NCL Wide

Dads Unlimited

Charity that supports the emotional safety of men and those they care about through one-to-one mentoring, helping them to achieve a positive ongoing relationship with their children, reduce parental conflict and improve co-parenting relationships NCL Wide


Review date: Monday, 31 May 2027