Support

Peer support, perinatal mental health organisations and practical help for new parents. If you are in crisis, contact local emergency services or a listed helpline.

Postpartum Support International
A worldwide non-profit for perinatal mental health, with a helpline, local coordinators and specialist groups. In a crisis, contact local emergency services.
Free
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The official US 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which also supports people in a mental health crisis during pregnancy and after a birth.
Free
Action for Children
A UK children's charity that runs services for families, including early-years and parenting support in many areas.
Free
Association for Postnatal Illness
A UK charity offering a telephone helpline and volunteer support for people with postnatal illness.
Free
Bliss
A UK charity for babies born premature or sick, with information and support for parents on a neonatal ward and after going home.
Free
CDC: depression among women
CDC information on depression related to pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Free
Childcare Choices
The official UK government site on help with childcare costs, including schemes that start in the first year.
Free
gov.uk: maternity pay and leave
The official UK government page on statutory maternity leave and pay.
Free
gov.uk: shared parental leave
The official UK government page on shared parental leave and pay.
Free
Home-Start
A UK charity that trains volunteers to visit families with young children at home, including new parents who want company and practical help.
Free
Make Birth Better
A UK organisation working on birth trauma, with information and signposting for parents and professionals.
Free
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
A UK coalition of organisations working on perinatal mental health, with signposting and campaign information.
Free
Mental Health Foundation: postnatal depression
A UK charity's plain-language overview of postnatal depression, with links to further help.
Free
NCT
The UK's National Childbirth Trust, with courses, local groups and information for pregnancy and the first years.
NHS: postnatal depression
The NHS page on postnatal depression, including symptoms and how to get help in the UK.
Free
PANDA (Australia)
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia, with a national helpline and information for families.
Free
PANDAS Foundation
A UK charity for perinatal mental illness, with a helpline and local support. In a crisis, contact local emergency services.
Free
Peanut
An app for meeting other mothers and pregnant people nearby or by stage. It is a social app, not official health guidance.
RCPsych: postnatal depression
Information on postnatal depression from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, written for the public.
Free
Sands
A UK charity that supports anyone affected by the death of a baby, including after a neonatal death.
Free
Tommy's
A UK charity for pregnancy health and baby loss, with information for after the birth as well as during pregnancy.
Free
US Department of Labor: FMLA
The official US Department of Labor page on the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Free
womenshealth.gov: postpartum depression
US Office on Women's Health information on postpartum depression, including where to get help.
Free

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