Mother's Voice has now ceased to operate.
However, our work on raising awareness and research into Puerperal (Postpartum) Psychosis
continues, with us working as part of the Action on Postpartum Psychosis Network. Please visit their website
www.app-network.org for
more information.
Here are some useful contacts for support and information:
Action on Postpartum Psychosis Network
Run by a team of academics,
health professionals and women who have recovered from PP. Provides up to date research information to women and their families, facilitates
research into PP and increases awareness of PP among health professionals and the general public.
Association
of Postnatal Illness
Provides support to mothers suffering from postnatal illness.
Birth Trauma Association (BTA)
Supports
all women who have had a traumatic birth experience.
Bounty Charitable Trust
SThe Bounty Charitable
Trust raises funds for good causes which make family life easier. It is unique
because Bounty Club members nominate and vote on which
good causes the BCT will support. Bounty
meets all the running costs so more of the money raised goes to where it can do the most
good.
Conception and Birth
Specialist therapist and coach.
Postnatal issues such as birth trauma, PTSD and depression
have at the heart of them many raw unprocessed emotions which leave sufferers feeling trapped and unable to cope, often long after
the physical scars of childbirth have faded. Here, therapy can help to access and clear these emotions and restore feelings of calm,
confidence and self-belief.
Dad
Loads of information for dads, to get the best for their kids.
www.dad.info
Home-Start
Supports
families with small children.
Meet a Mum Association (MAMA)
Self-help groups for mothers with small children.
Helpline:
0845 120 3746. Weekdays 7pm to 10pm
National Childbirth Trust
Advice, support and counselling on all aspects of
childbirth and early parenthood.
Enquiry Line: 09870 444 8707, Pregnancy and Brth Line: 0870 444 8709
Breastfeeding Line: 0870 444 8708
NHS
Direct
Information and advice on all health topics. Staffed by qualified nurses.
Tel: 0845 4647 Open 24hrs/365 days
Relaxed
Parenting
Want your own best birth? Want to know how to give the very best support to a mother planning her birth? Then you 've come
to the right place!
Twins and Multiple Births Association (TAMBA)
Support for
families with twins, triplets and more.
Tel: Freephone: 0800 138 0509.
Weekdays 7pm-10pm, Weekends 10am-10pm
Veritee's
Postnatal Illness Website
Information and support.
Disclaimer:
This website provides only support
and information, it does not give medical advice. Any support given should not replace any advice given by your own medical professional.
Please do not rely on this website to respond to your post immediately.
In an emergency always call 999 or go to you nearestAccident & Emergency department.
For non-emergency but still serious cases please call your GP or NHS Direct on 0845 4647.