What we do
Our team provides psychological support for people who are experiencing low to moderate mental health conditions brought on by a loss or trauma in the perinatal period and those experiencing tokophobia (fear of labour) in pregnancy.
We are here to support you if you are living with unpleasant feelings and memories that are impacting your daily life. The Maternal Mental Health Service offers treatment and specialist advice for people who experience current psychological distress in relation to one or more of the following issues:
- Birth trauma
- Miscarriage
- Stillbirth
- Neonatal Death
- Medical Termination
- Removal of baby from parents’ care within the first year of life, with no plans for reconciliation and the parent is not currently pregnant
- Fear of childbirth
- Experience of feeling marginalised as part of their perinatal experience. This may include difficult and complex journeys to becoming pregnant, those from LGBTQ+ communities and assisted pregnancy
How to refer
We know it feels daunting reaching out for help. If you feel scared to do it alone, ask a friend or family member to help you take the first step. Speak to your Midwife, Consultant, GP or Health Visitor at the soonest opportunity if you are concerned about your mental wellbeing.
Call us on 0300 300 1586.
How to contact us
Opening times: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tel. 0300 300 1586
Email: mmht@nelft.nhs.uk