Resources

Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also demanding - physically, emotionally, and mentally. Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating the fog of postpartum, raising older children, living with a disability, or surviving something much heavier like abuse, you deserve support.

This space was created to help you find that support.

Here, you’ll find trusted resources - from pregnancy guidance and mental health support to parenting tools and crisis helplines. These links are not just information; they’re lifelines.

Take what you need, reach out when you can, and remember: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. 

For Pregnant Women

• NHS – Pregnancy / Support

  https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/ & https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/support/

  These pages offer reliable, medically reviewed information on pregnancy, antenatal care, support services, and topics like domestic abuse in pregnancy. 

• Birth Companions

  https://www.birthcompanions.org.uk/

  A UK-based charity aiming to support pregnant women, particularly those who face disadvantage and inequality. Useful for emotional and advocacy support. 

• Antenatal Results & Choices (ARC)

  https://www.arc-uk.org/

  Offers non-directive information and support related to antenatal testing, diagnosis, and choices. Good for those grappling with unexpected medical results or decisions. 

• Tommy’s – Help & Support

  https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/help-and-support

  Provides pregnancy resources, helpline support, and research. Great for women wanting accessible clinical and emotional guidance. 

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For Postpartum Mothers

• Mind – Postnatal & Perinatal Mental Health

  https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/

  Information on postnatal depression, anxiety, PTSD, and how to find help. Very helpful for the mental health side of postpartum. 

• PANDAS Foundation – Support Groups

  https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/how-we-can-support-you/support-groups/

  Runs support groups for parents suffering from perinatal and postnatal mental health issues. 

• Useful Contacts – Mind

  https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/useful-contacts/

  Lists many specialist services: APP (Action on Postpartum Psychosis), The Breastfeeding Network, Birth Trauma Association, etc. 

• NCT (UK)

  https://www.nct.org.uk/

  Offers pregnancy, birth, and parenting support, classes, and a helpline. Useful for postpartum mothers wanting peer support and classes. 

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For Mothers Experiencing Domestic Abuse

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge / Women’s Aid)

  https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

  24/7 freephone helpline providing confidential support and options. 

  Also: https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/how-we-can-help-you/national-domestic-abuse-helpline/ 

• Gov.uk – Domestic Abuse: How to Get Help

  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help

  Official guidance on recognising abuse, getting support, legal protection, etc. 

• Victim Support – Domestic Abuse

  https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse/

  Provides practical, emotional, and legal aid to abuse survivors. 

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.)

  https://www.thehotline.org/

  A global reference — useful for audiences outside the UK. 

• Emergency Injunction Service (NCDV)

  https://www.ncdv.org.uk/

  Offers free, fast legal injunctions for survivors of domestic abuse. 

• Women’s Aid – Information & Support

  https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/

  Support for survivors, children, and ways to exit abusive situations.