Other Avenues of Information and Support
A collection of organisations, books, apps, podcasts and social media accounts to help you at this time
Numbers
NHS – 111
Emergency Services – 999
Samaritans – 116 123
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 200 0247
Websites
For Baby’s Sake
A programme for expectant parents, whether together as a couple or not, who want to bring an end to domestic abuse
Womens Aid
Support for domestic violence
Websites
AIMS
Campaigning for better births
Birthrights
Protecting human rights in childbirth
Books
- How to Heal a Bad Birth – by Melissa Brujin
- Birth Shock – by Mia Scotland
Podcasts
- One Torn Every Minute
Websites
Mind
Providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
NHS Self Help Guides
View and download a range of mental health self help guides in different formats.
PTSD UK
UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder.
The professional body for UK EMDR clinicians and researchers.
Books
Trauma is Really Strange – by Steve Hains
The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Recovering from Trauma and PTSD – by Deborah Lee
The Body Keeps the Score – by Bessel van Der Kolk
Every Memory Deserves Respect – by Michael Baldwin and Deborah Korn
Websites
Miscarriage Association
Providing information for those affected by miscarriage, molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy.
Sands
Stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK.
Tommys
Pregnancy and baby loss charity, funding research and providing support in pregnancy.
Petals
Charity working towards providing a nationwide specialist counselling service for bereaved parents.
Aching Arms
Charity offering a support service to parents after their loss, whether it was during pregnancy, at birth or soon after.
Baby Loss Certificates
You can get a free certificate in memory of your baby if your pregnancy ends before 24 weeks (or 28 weeks if your pregnancy ended before 1 October 1992).
Books
Saying Goodbye – by Zoe Clark-Coates
Why Baby Loss Matters – by Kay King
These Precious Little People (explaining baby loss to siblings) – by Frankie Brunker
Podcasts
The Fertility Podcast – ‘We Need to Talk about Miscarriage’ Series
The Worst Girl Gang Ever podcast
The Griefcast – Episode 93 – with Zoe Clark-Coates
Apps
Ellie’s Gift App
A simple way to access specialist resources during baby loss on your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Websites
Fertility Friends
A forum community dedicated to infertility and fertility support.
Fertility Network UK
Provides free and impartial support, advice, information and understanding for anyone affected by fertility issues.
The Ribbon Box
Articles related to topics around fertility including trying to conceive, nutrition, acupuncture, fertility clinics, sperm/egg donor services, surrogacy, and community.
Daisy
A charity for women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI).
The Donor Conception Network
Supporting donor conception families
Books
Infertility and PTSD – by Joanna Flemons
Podcast
Books
Pregnancy after loss: a day by day plan to reassure and comfort you by Zoë Clark-Coates
Apps
Websites
PANDAS
Supporting parents affected by mental health problems
Includes online treatments and resources for mental health and mood
Books
Postnatal Depression – by Michelle Cree
The Best, Most Awful Job – by Katherine May
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts – by Karen Kleinman
Mind Over Mother – by Anna Mathur
Podcasts
The Good Enough Mother
Apps
ACT Companion
The Acceptance and Commitment Training app
Headspace
App for sleep, meditation and relaxation
Calm
App for sleep, meditation and relaxation
Websites
ARC
Offering non-directive information and support to parents before, during and after antenatal screening.
Tommys
Pregnancy charity working to make the UK the safest place in the world to give birth.
Action on Pre-eclampsia
Raising awareness of pre-eclampsia, improving care, and reducing suffering caused by the disease.
Pregnancy sickness support
Improving care, treatment and support for women suffering from Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP) and the severe form of the condition; Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG).
Websites
The Fatherhood Institute
A charity that has been working behind the scenes to raise the profile of ‘involved fatherhood’.
Dads Net
A network of dads in the UK, sharing in the laughter and the tears of being a father.
Fathers To Be
Supporting expectant and new dads by reinforcing their relationship with themselves, their partners, their babies, and the health professionals caring for the family.
Music. Football. Fatherhood
For Dads who want open conversations around fatherhood
Dr Andrew Mayers
Information about perinatal mental health for fathers.
Books
DAD: Untold stories of Fatherhood, Love, Mental Health and Masculinity – by Elliot Rae
Daddy Blues: Postnatal Depression and Fatherhood – by Mark Williams
Websites
AIMS and Getting to Know Your Baby
Videos to help parents, caregivers and health professionals know how to support a baby’s emotional development.
Tiny Happy People
Providing fun activities and things to do with your child to help develop their communication skills
Zero to Three
Supporting parents to support babies and toddlers development.
Best Beginnings Charity
Supporting all parents, co-parents and caregivers to give their children the best beginning in life.
Watch Me Play
Promoting child-led play.
Lullaby Trust
Provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies.
Do It Like a Mother
Supporting people’s journeys through pregnancy and parenthood with antenatal, baby and toddler classes in Essex.
Books
Let’s talk about the first year of parenting – by Amy Brown
Beginnings: A Guide to Child Psychology and Development for Parents of 0–5-year-olds
Finding Your Way with Your Baby: The Emotional Life of Parents and Babies
Websites
The LGBT Mummies Tribe
Aiming to educate, share, & celebrate’ LGBT+ women & people globally on the path to motherhood or parenthood.
LGBT Foundation
A national charity focussed on LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing.
Switchboard LGBTQIA+ Helpline
Switchboard is a national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey.
Books
The Other Mother – by Jen Brister
Small: On motherhoods – by Claire Lynch
@thequeerbirthclub
Websites
Matrescence
Ted Talk by Alexandra Sacks speaking about the transition to motherhood
Maternity Action
Charity dedicated to promoting, protecting and enhancing the rights of all pregnant women, new mothers and their families to employment, social security and health care.
Books
The Little Book of Self-Care for Mums-to-Be – by Beccy Hands
Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood – by Lucy Jones
Podcasts
The Good Enough Mother podcast
Spinning Plates with Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Websites
A series of short videos supporting sexual and relationship satisfaction of new parents
Books
Hold Me Tight Sometimes – by Sue Johnson
Get Your Mojo Back: Sex, Pleasure and Intimacy After Birth – by Clio Wood
How Not to Let Having Kids Ruin Your Sex Life: Navigating the Parenting Years with Your Relationship Intact – by Karen Gurney
Mating in Captivity: How to keep desire and passion alive in long-term relationships – by Esther Perel
Podcasts
Where Should We Begin – Esther Perel
Websites
Gingerbread
Providing expert advice and practical support for unpartnered parents in England and Wales
Frolo
App based single parent community for friendship and support
Books
Surviving Solo Motherhood – by Amy Rose and Dr Emma Cotterill
Websites
Autistic Parents
“Autistic Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond: Your Questions Answered” – video series designed and created by Autistic people tackles 15 key topic areas
Autism – Menstruation to Menopause
Short video’s explaining various topics relating to womens health
Podcasts
Neurodivergent Woman
Short video’s explaining various topics relating to womens health
Late Discovered Club
Giving a voice to Late Discovered autistic women and marginalised groups