Preparing for and having a new baby can be a wonderful but overwhelming time in your life.
It’s normal to have a wide range of thoughts and feelings, both positive and negative. But a mental health problem is when the bad feelings become difficult and persistent. Mental health problems are very common in the perinatal period (during pregnancy and after the birth) for either parent. Please talk to any healthcare professional if you are worried about the mental health of yourself or your partner and explore this website to find out more.
How can I protect my mental health?
Self-help tips for wellbeing in pregnancy and parenthood.
How will I know if I have a mental health problem?
Examples and signs of mental illness.
How can loved ones help?
Useful links and resources for partners and family members.
How can I get help?
Who to contact and links for perinatal mental health support.
Help in a crisis
If you experience a mental health crisis you can reach help at any time, day or night, seven days a week.
FAQs
Some of the most frequent asked questions and answers.
Resources
Useful links to maternal mental health resources.
Videos
Multilingual films raising awareness of perinatal mental health and how to get help.