Discover a wealth of resources designed to help you support women and families in the perinatal period, whether you work in healthcare, local or national government. If you have a resource to add, please email info@maternalmentalhealthalliance.org.
Action on Postpartum Psychosis Pdf, 907.5kb
Published: March 2018
Women with bipolar disorder, or with experience of PP, told us about the issues they faced when planning for a baby. This guide brings together advice from professionals and families about getting the support you need in pregnancy and birth.
Action on Postpartum Psychosis Pdf, 722.0kb
Published: March 2018
Postpartum psychosis is a traumatic experience for both women and their partners. Dads and co-parents talked to us about what they had wanted to know, and gave us their ideas for coping during admission, recovery and beyond.
Best Beginnings, Home-Start, Parent Infant Foundation Pdf, 5.5mb
Published: August 2020
Lockdown has been a seismic shock for every family and community. Sadly, the voices of the hardest hit have been heard the least. This report sets about to change this by exploring pandemic and lockdown reflections from a diverse group of expectant and new parents during the critical first months and years of their babies’ development.
Barnardo's Pdf, 607.0kb
Published: December 2022
Young people who grew up in the care system are around 2.5 times more likely to become pregnant compared with other teenagers. These young people face the challenge of transitioning to independent living, while also having to ensure the needs of their child are met.
RCOG and Five X More Pdf
Published: October 2023
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and Five X More developed five actions for healthcare professionals to adopt that will help drive change, change attitudes and put an end to maternal health disparities in the UK.
