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.
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.
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.
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.
MMHA Pdf, 1.6mb
Published: January 2016
Lived Experience Champion Laura created a Twitter tutorial to help professionals working in the sector to make the most of Twitter for perinatal mental health. Here, she blogs about her story and how online peer support has helped her and others.