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.

Black Maternal Mental Health UK Report

The Motherhood Group Pdf

Published: March 2025

Black mothers in the UK face significant mental health challenges. This report examines findings from 73 Motherhood Group projects on Black maternal mental health to highlight systemic inequities and inform future practice and policy.

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.

Care-experienced Parents Unite for Change

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.

CCQI Service Standards for Mother and Baby Units, 5th Ed

None Pdf

Published: May 2016

Best practice standards for Mother and Baby Units in the UK, created by the Quality Network for Perinatal Mental Health Services.

Consensus Statement on the improvement of Perinatal Mental Health services in Northern Ireland

MMHA Pdf, 4.8mb

Published: April 2019

This consensus statement outlines the intent for all parties across Northern Ireland to work together to improve the lives of mothers, infants, families and communities affected by perinatal mental health problems in Northern Ireland. It was signed by MLAs and MMHA members on 9th April 2019.

Continuing the converation on Black maternal care in the UK

Five X More Pdf, 2.6mb

Published: July 2025

When Five X More published the first Black Maternity Experiences Report in 2022, they did so to shine a light on truths too often ignored. That report wasn’t just data. It was a collective testimony that challenged the system to listen, and since then, real momentum began to build.

Creating connections: understanding the mental health needs of young mums - Commissioners

Sian Drinkwater Pdf, 2.9mb

Published: March 2025

A resource for commissioners, designed to increase awareness of the additional barriers faced by young mums and how to effectively provide support.

Creating connections: understanding the mental health needs of young mums - Policy makers

Sian Drinkwater Pdf, 2.0mb

Published: March 2025

A resource for policy makers, designed to increase awareness of the additional barriers faced by young mums and how to effectively provide support.

Creating connections: understanding the mental health needs of young mums - Service providers

Sian Drinkwater Pdf, 1.9mb

Published: March 2025

A resource for service providers who support young mums, designed to increase awareness of the additional barriers faced by young mums and how to effectively provide support.

Creating connections: understanding the mental health needs of young mums - Voluntary, community and social enterprises

Sian Drinkwater Pdf, 3.0mb

Published: March 2025

A resource for voluntary, community and social enterprise professionals who support young mums, designed to increase awareness of the additional barriers faced by young mums and how to effectively provide support.

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