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.

Transport and maternal mental health

Laura Richmond Pdf, 976.3kb

Published: February 2023

Many mothers rely on public transport as an essential means of accessing antenatal and postnatal appointments. This report, published by the Mental Health Foundation, looks at the modes of transport women and families rely on, whether their needs are being met, challenges or barriers to access, and opportunities for transport improvements.

6 Steps for Black Mothers and Birthing People

Five X More Pdf

Published: October 2023

Five X More developed six tips for Black and brown women to support self-advocacy during pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. These tips apply just as well to mental as well as physical 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.

Mothers And Babies In Mind (MABIM) - Physical and mental health in the postnatal period

MMHA Pdf, 650.1kb

Published: January 2016

Women's Health Physiotherapist Emma Brockwell writes about the links between physical and mental health in the postnatal period.

Postnatal Depression - A self help guide

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.

Self help workbook for postnatal depression

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.