For pregnant women, new parents, and partners
Having a baby can be an incredible experience, but it’s also common for both mums and dads to struggle with their mental health. If you’re finding things difficult, help and guidance are available.
Find support and guidance in our pregnancy and becoming a parent section, including:
- how to look after your wellbeing during pregnancy
- support for pregnant women and parents-to-be
- information about ‘baby blues’, anxiety, and conditions like postpartum psychosis
- help and guidance for partners
- support for baby loss and miscarriage
- helpful tools, apps and resources
Explore support for pregnancy and becoming a parent
For maternity care professionals
This section is designed to support professionals working with pregnant women and new parents by providing guidance on promoting perinatal mental health and wellbeing.
The perinatal wellbeing section includes:
- addressing stigma in perinatal mental health care
- supporting bonding between parents and babies
- mental health issues during pregnancy
- postnatal mental health challenges
- safe use of prescription medicines
- referral pathways and treatment options
- further training and resources