Need help right now?
Samaritans - 24 hour support, please don't be alone with this, whatever it is. Even if this helpline isn't the best fit for you, they will listen and they are open now.
call 116 123 (free)
Family Lives (formerly Parentline Plus)
Helpline: 0808 800 2222
Website: www.familylives.org.uk
Cry-sis - A telephone helpline to support parents who have babies and young children who cry excessively and have sleep problems.
Helpline: 0800 448 0737
Website: www.cry-sis.org.uk
National Domestic Abuse Helpline - Run by Refuge, offering free and confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (free, 24 hours)
Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
PANDAS Foundation - Support for anyone affected by pre or postnatal mental illness, for parents and their networks
WhatsApp support: 07903 508334 (8am-10pm daily)
Website: www.pandasfoundation.org.uk
SANDS - Support for anyone affected by the death of a baby, whether recent or long ago.
Helpline: 0808 164 3332 (free)
Website: www.sands.org.uk
National Breastfeeding Helpline - Independent, non-judgemental breastfeeding and infant feeding support.
Helpline: 0300 100 0212 (24 hours)
Website: www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk
Dad Info - Gives advice for parents from a dad's perspective, including articles and 'dad guides' on pregnancy, birth and financial issues. www.dad.info
Coram Family and Childcare (formerly Family and Childcare Trust) An independent charity working to make the UK a better place for families and children, focusing on childcare and the early years. www.familyandchildcaretrust.org
Gingerbread provides expert advice, practical support and campaigns for single parents. www.gingerbread.org.uk
LGBT Mummies - has a guide to support around pregnancy, fertility and loss specifically for LGBT families. www.lgbtmummies.com
Birth Rights - supporting human rights in childbirth
www.birthrights.org.uk
Birth Trauma Association - Working towards a world where fewer parents are traumatised by the experience of birth
www.birthtraumaassociation.org
For more resources on coping with a difficult birth, or planning your birth after a difficult past experience see this page
Maternity Action - maternity rights charity dedicated to promoting, protecting and enhancing the rights of all pregnant women, new mothers and their families to employment, social security and health care.
www.maternityaction.org.uk
Black Mothers Matter - deliver a range of resources and services that provide accurate, relevant, safer information and support to our community of Black & Mixed Black women and birthers.
www.blackmothersmatter.org
reviewed - summer 2026