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.

AMV Sharing Stories Sharing Your Story worksheet

MMHA Pdf, 252.9kb

Published: March 2024

A worksheet to help prepare and look after yourself when sharing your lived experience story about perinatal mental health.

Antenatal and postnatal mental health quality standards QS115

NICE Pdf

Published: February 2016

This NICE quality standard covers recognising, assessing and treating mental health problems in women planning a pregnancy or in the perinatal period. Also covers the organisation of mental health services.

Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance CG192

NICE Pdf

Published: February 2020

NICE guideline covers recognising, assessing and treating mental health problems in women who are planning to have a baby, or during the perinatal period. NICE guidance is officially England-only but useful to those working in the devolved nations.

Antenatal and postnatal mental health: summary of updated NICE guidance

British Medical Journal Pdf, 927.3kb

Published: December 2014

A British Medical Journal (BMJ) summary of the NICE perinatal mental health guidelines highlighting important recommendations for clinicians.

Antipsychotics in pregnancy and breastfeeding

Royal College of Psychiatrists Pdf

Published: November 2018

This resource may be helpful if you are taking an antipsychotic medication – or need to start it - and you: - Want to get pregnant - Are already pregnant - Want to breastfeed

APP Insider Guides - Planning pregnancy; A Guide For Women At High Risk Of PP

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.

APP Insider Guides - Postpartum Psychosis; A Guide For Partners

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.

APP Insider Guides - Recovery after postpartum psychosis

Action on Postpartum Psychosis Pdf, 657.8kb

Published: March 2018

Mums who have recovered from postpartum psychosis gave us their tips for the first year of recovery and beyond.

Babies in Lockdown: listening to parents to build back better

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.

Briefing: Sustaining Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Services in Scotland

MMHA X PIMHS Pdf, 7.1mb

Published: February 2024

Unprecedented Scottish Government investment in this area since 2019 has led to the expansion of existing specialist CPMHTs in three Health Boards and the creation of nine new services. This means many more women, babies, and families in Scotland can access and benefit from this critical care. While there is much to be celebrated, there is still much more work to be done.

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