This week is maternal mental health week. If you or anyone you know has been affected by this please know there is support available:

Websites with useful information and helplines:

Mind provides a guide on how to speak to your GP if you are feeling unwell. And resources for those who are pregnant or had a baby or if you have existing mental health issues and you are planning to have a baby.

APNI - (Association for Post Natal Illness) provides support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness please visit their website for further details.

Tommys provide help and support before, during and after pregnancy and also support for those who are parenting after loss.

Local support available includes:

Midwives and Health Visitors

You can find useful telephone numbers on this website Help for expectant and new parents – Warwickshire County Council or contact your Midwife Community midwifery in south Warwickshire (swft.nhs.uk)

Local Support Groups

Parents in Mind - provide trained female peer supporters and a safe space to meet others

By Your Side - offer stay and play sessions with trained peer supporters

Further information

For further details on where you can find useful information please visit Perinatal mental health, sources of support, mental health, pregnancy, baby | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (covwarkpt.nhs.uk)

Out of Hours Helpline

Coventry and Warwickshire’s Safe Haven Out of hours service is available from 6pm - 11pm every evening. Call (024) 7771 4554 or

Text (07970) 042270

Email safehaven@cwmind.org.uk

And our GPs are always here to listen.