Information and support

Mental health in pregnancy and after birth (SIGN)
Healthcare Improvement Scotland
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MIND - postnatal PTSD and birth trauma

  • Covers causes, signs and symptoms, treatments and self-care for psychological birth trauma.

Birth Trauma Association

  • The Birth Trauma Association has a team of peer supporters who can offer help if you have experienced birth trauma. They are parents (one of whom is a dad) who have all experienced traumatic birth  and been through a process of recovery.

Birth Trauma – PANDAS Foundation UK

  • PANDAS offer information and a helpline for support with birth trauma.

Support groups and helplines

The Support Directory on this site signposts you to support groups and helplines.