NHS Early Days provides free, trusted guidance to help new parents navigate the first weeks after childbirth. It covers maternal recovery, newborn feeding, safe sleeping, emotional wellbeing, and routine health checks. Families can learn what to expect, recognise potential concerns, and understand when to seek professional healthcare advice and support.
Pregnant Then Screwed is a UK charity supporting pregnant women, mothers and parents experiencing workplace discrimination and unfair treatment. It provides free employment rights information, volunteer-led HR advice, online support and advocacy. The charity helps families understand maternity protections, challenge discrimination, navigate workplace difficulties and access appropriate specialist legal support.
• Free, confidential emotional support, day or night.
• Call 116 123 if you feel overwhelmed, distressed or need someone to listen.
• You do not need to be suicidal to contact Samaritans.
• For immediate danger, call 999. Samaritans provides listening support, not emergency treatment.
The Motherhood Group is a UK social enterprise supporting Black mothers through culturally responsive maternal wellbeing initiatives, peer connections, advocacy and community engagement. Its programmes address inequalities in maternity experiences and maternal mental health. Through Mumbrite, families can access supportive communities, shared experiences, wellbeing resources and opportunities for meaningful connection.