Resource Hub

Discover a wealth of resources designed to help you support women and families impacted by perinatal mental health problems. Whether you work in healthcare, local or national government we hope you find what you need.

We are in the process of updating the Hub, so if you have a resource to add or think something is missing, please email info@maternalmentalhealthalliance.org.

Everyone's Business Mother and Baby Unit Maps

MMHA Pdf, 751.0kb

Published: April 2018

Map by MMHA showing accredited mother and baby units in the UK, including address details.

Fathers Reaching Out - Why Dads Matter: 10 years of findings on the importance of fathers’ mental health in the perinatal period

Dad Pad Pdf, 2.4mb

Published: September 2020

A summary of 10 years of findings on the importance of fathers’ mental health in the perinatal period and recommendations for changes in policy and healthcare.

Five steps for healthcare professionals

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.

Getting it right for every child

Scottish Government Pdf

Published: January 2022

GIRFEC is the national approach in Scotland to improving outcomes and supporting the wellbeing of children and young people by offering the right help at the right time from the right people.

Healthy Child Programme (Modules 5 and 6 on attachment, parenting, development and behaviour)

NHS England Pdf

Published: January 2023

An e-learning programme for all healthcare professionals working with pregnancy and the first five years of life.

How can maternal mental health services best support women who have experienced the removal of children from their care?

Pause Pdf

Published: May 2021

This research has shown that, despite clear evidence showing the need, women who have experienced the removal of children are currently not routinely offered maternal mental health services. These women want support – and there is evidence that working with them can support their outcomes, as well as the outcomes of future children they may go on to have.

Identifying women at high risk of severe mental illness: A learning programme for midwives

Action on postpartum psychosis Pdf

Published: November 2023

This learning programme has been designed by the All-Wales Perinatal Mental Health Group. It centres on key questions to help predict women at risk of severe mental illness during pregnancy and childbirth.

Listen to Mums: Ending the Postcode Lottery on Perinatal Care

APPG on Birth Trauma Pdf

Published: May 2024

On 9 January 2024, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Birth Trauma established the first national inquiry in the UK Parliament to investigate the reasons for birth trauma and to develop policy recommendations to reduce the rate of birth trauma. This report is the outcome of their investigation.

Map of Specialist Community Perinatal Mental Health Teams (UK)

MMHA Pdf, 2.8mb

Published: May 2020

Specialist Community Perinatal Mental Health Services: UK

Maternal mental health during a pandemic

Centre for Mental Health Pdf, 2.4mb

Published: May 2021

A rapid evidence review of Covid-19's impact on maternal mental health and the services that support women and families in the perinatal period.

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