Maternity

Bluebell Care

Bluebell is a charity providing innovative services to help mums and dads manage their emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and after birth.

Telephone: 0117 922 0746

Facebook: @Bluebellsupportingfamilies

Twitter: @BluebellCare

Website: bluebellcare.org

Mothers for Mothers

Mothers for Mothers is group of mums, most of who have suffered postnatal depression or distress after the birth of one or more baby. They offer support, advice, information and, most of all, a listening ear for any worries or concerns you may have.

Telephone: 0117 935 9366

Website: www.mothersformothers.co.uk

Pregnancy and Baby Guide

Here’s an NHS guide to everything you need to know about caring for your new baby during those exhausting but wonderful early weeks.

Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/being-a-parent/

Maternity Services

Maternity Services at North Bristol NHS Trust provide a full range of maternity care.

More than 6,000 babies are born each year and dedicated midwives, doctors, maternity healthcare assistants (MCAs) and support staff are committed to giving personalised care of the highest standard.

Website: North Bristol NHS Trust

Mental Health During Pregnancy and When You Have a New Baby

Most expect to feel happy, excited and positive during pregnancy, and when their baby is born. But it is natural to feel stressed or anxious at times during pregnancy, or when you have a new baby, with up to one in five women having mental health problems in pregnancy or after birth.

Website: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: Google Play: Baby Buddy

Download from: iTunes: Baby Buddy