Local Services and Supports
The NHS GGC Perinatal Mental Health Guide has information on organisations and resources across Greater Glasgow and Clyde that provide mental health support to new and expectant parents and their families.
National Services and Supports
Support in Pregnancy and Birth
- Inspiring Scotland Directory – Directory of perinatal mental health supports in your local area across Scotland
- Bumps (Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy) – Provides reliable, evidence-based, and accurate information about use of medicines in pregnancy
- Perinatal Mental Health Network Scotland – Provides information about the different specialist perinatal and infant mental health services available in Scotland
Baby Loss and Bereavement
- Child Bereavement UK – Supports children, young people, parents, and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies
- The Miscarriage Association – Supports people affected by miscarriage, molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy
Neonatal Services and Support
- Bliss – Provides information and supports for parents of premature and sick babies. Helpline: 0808 801 0322
- Solihull Approach to Parenting – Offers free online antenatal and postnatal courses with specific modules on ‘Understanding your preterm or sick baby in hospital’ and ‘Understanding your preterm or sick baby now you’re home’. To access any of these materials for free, enter code: TARTAN
Fathers and Partners
- Fathers Network Scotland – Offers a network of support for Father’s mental health and wellbeing
- Dads Rock – Provides family support for Dads and male carers across Scotland
Online Courses
- SilverCloud Online Programmes – Provides a range of CBT courses that can help with a range of different problems. There is a specific course for pregnancy and the first year after birth (perinatal) which helps new and expectant parents to cope with feelings of low mood and anxiety, and improves wellbeing. Please speak with your GP who can refer you to this course if you think it would be helpful.
- Solihull Approach to Parenting – Offers free online antenatal and postnatal courses with specific modules on understanding: Pregnancy, Labour, Birth and Your Baby. To access any of these materials for free, enter code: TARTAN
General Health and Wellbeing
- South Glasgow Wellbeing – Self-help resources and materials for a range of difficulties
- Daylight – A digital, science-backed anxiety improvement programme which can help you control feelings of worry and anxiety
- Sleepio – A digital programme to help manage sleep difficulties.