Your mental health and wellbeing

Support with mental and emotional wellbeing, before and after having a baby.
Pregnant mum sitting on red sofa holding her tummy

You can receive support from your local perinatal mental health service if you:

  • are worried about your emotional health as a parent during pregnancy or early parenthood
  • feel as if you are experiencing more bad days than good
  • need advice about building a positive relationship with your baby

Perinatal means the period of time covering your pregnancy and up to roughly a year after giving birth.

Children’s wellbeing is closely linked with their parent’s wellbeing. Some parents feel overwhelmed after the birth of a baby, so it's important to talk to your health visitor, midwife or GP if you and/or your partner feel under pressure.

Perinatal Mental Health Support

Depending on where you live, you local perinatal mental health service will be one of the following:

Other support services

Further advice and support is available.