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.
None Pdf, 7.6mb
Published: December 2019
A summary poster depicting the five principles of perinatal peer support. The Perinatal Peer Support Principles were co-designed by people with lived experience, maternal mental health and maternity professionals, organisations facilitating peer support, Mind and the McPin Foundation.
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Pdf, 1.5mb
Published: January 2015
This booklet is for women with postnatal depression (PND) and their friends and family. It aims to help identify PND, explain the possible causes, help you consider the best way to help yourself and signpost you to other support.
Perinatal Quality Network Pdf, 733.3kb
Published: January 2022
These standards are designed to be applicable to mother and baby units and can be used by professionals to assess the quality of the team. The standards may also be of interest to commissioners, patients, carers, researchers and policy makers.
Gloucestershire Primary Mental Health Service Pdf, 738.8kb
Published: August 2023
This book is for women who have mild to moderate depression before or after having their baby, or if they are recovering from an episode of severe depression associated with pregnancy. A practical guide to tell you about a number of skills from congnitive behavioural therapy to help manage your mood.
Ruth Naughton-Doe Pdf, 25.1mb
Published: July 2024
Perinatal loneliness refers to the loneliness experienced by parents and prospective parents during pregnancy and up to two years post-birth. Addressing loneliness may be one promising approach to preventing or reducing perinatal mental illness.
Five X More Pdf, 1.4mb
Published: May 2022
A nationwide study of black women's experiences of maternity services in the UK. Both quantitative and qualitative data was gathered from 1340 women and birthing people from around the UK who either identified as Black or of Black mixed heritage and had accessed NHS maternity services whilst pregnant between 2016 and 2021.
