Pregnancy Support & Resources

Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) provides impartial information and emotional support to parents throughout every stage of antenatal screening. This includes guidance when an unexpected scan result or diagnosis is given, when navigating choices around further testing or the continuation of the pregnancy, and when dealing with the emotional impact of complex decisions. ARC also offers specialist help for those facing pregnancy loss or bereavement following a diagnosis.

For more support please visit their website at www.arc-uk.org  or call the helpline number 0207 713 7486 or email info@arc-uk.org

Tommy’s is a passionate charity that believes the high rate of pregnancy loss and premature birth — affecting 1 in 4 pregnancies — should not be accepted as inevitable.

Through pioneering research and the dedication of healthcare professionals across the UK, Tommy’s works to uncover causes and develop treatments that help save babies’ lives. They also offer free, reliable advice and support for individuals and families at every stage of the pregnancy journey — before, during, and after.

Visit their website at https://www.tommys.org/.

Their mission is to create a future where fewer babies are lost, and when loss does occur, every person affected is given the highest standard of compassionate care and ongoing support for as long as they need it.

For more support visit their website https://www.sands.org.uk/
email them at helpline@sands.org.uk
or call their freephone helpline on 0808 164 3332

Our Angel Bears is a compassionate community made up of parents, partners, and friends who have experienced the deep sorrow of losing a baby, child, or pregnancy. Many in our team have endured different types of loss, so we understand just how overwhelming and isolating it can feel. Whether your grief is recent or decades old, we hope our resources bring you even a small sense of comfort.

Our mission is to provide online emotional support to families grieving the loss of a baby or child due to miscarriage, preterm birth, compassionate induction (also known as TFMR), stillbirth, neonatal death, SIDS, illness, or accidents. While we’re not qualified bereavement professionals, we aim to connect families with trusted organisations that can offer specialist help, and we are here to guide you toward the right support.

Group B Strep Support is a UK-based charity dedicated to protecting babies from group B Strep infections. Group B Streptococcus (GBS or Strep B) is a common bacteria carried unknowingly by around 2 to 4 in every 10 women. While carrying GBS usually causes no symptoms or harm to the mother, it can lead to serious, potentially life-threatening infections in newborns — such as sepsis, pneumonia, or meningitis — particularly around the time of birth.

Although many GBS infections in babies can be prevented, routine screening for GBS is not currently offered by the NHS. To learn more about group B Strep and how to reduce the risks, visit gbss.org.uk.

Child Bereavement UK supports children and young people (up to age 25), along with their parents and families, in coping with grief following the death of a child or when a young person experiences bereavement. The charity also delivers specialist training for professionals, helping them offer compassionate and effective care to those dealing with loss.

To learn more about their services or to find out how you can support their work, please get in touch via email:

enquiries@childbereavementuk.org

Visit our website:  www.childbereavementuk.org

National Helpline: 0800 02 888 40

The Miscarriage Association provides free, confidential support and guidance to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or molar pregnancy. Their services include a staffed helpline (Tel: 01924 200799, available Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm), live web chat, and email support through their website at (www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk), They also offer peer support groups, both face-to-face and online, to help people feel less alone during such a difficult time.

PANDAS Foundation offers nationwide support across the UK for individuals and families experiencing prenatal (antenatal) or postnatal mental health challenges. Their free helpline, staffed by trained volunteers, is available every day from 11am to 10pm on 0808 1961 776, providing a listening ear and practical support to all parents and carers.

Understanding that phone calls aren’t always the best option for everyone, PANDAS also offers a confidential email service. You can reach out to info@pandasfoundation.org.uk to share your feelings, and a trained volunteer will reply—usually within 72 hours or sooner. The charity also runs dedicated peer support groups, one for mums and one for dads, to encourage shared understanding and connection. For full details, visit https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/

CRADLE is a national registered charity providing support to anyone affected by pregnancy loss, before the 24^th Week of pregnancy.

Their services extend to women, couples, surrogates, and intended parents facing the heartbreak of early loss. CRADLE also provides tailored support for those who have undergone a termination for medical reasons (TFMR), recognising the unique challenges and emotions involved in such decisions.

Visit www.cradlecharity.org to access support or follow us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @cradle_charity

We Are Mind
Each year, one in four people in the UK will face a mental health challenge — yet many continue to suffer in silence.

Mind is here to ensure that no one has to go through it alone. We’re ready to listen, provide expert advice, and stand up for those experiencing mental health difficulties.

Trusted Mental Health Support and Information
When you’re struggling with your mental health, clear and trustworthy guidance can make all the difference. That’s where Mind steps in — helping people understand their mental health and the support options available through:

Our Infoline, offering confidential advice and support at the cost of a local call

Our Legal Line, which gives detailed information on mental health law to the public, carers, professionals, and advocates

About the Maternal Mental Health Alliance

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is a UK-wide charity and network of over 130 member organisations, parents, and clinicians dedicated to ensuring all women and families impacted by perinatal mental health problems have access to high-quality, compassionate care and support. We bring the maternal mental health community together and make change happen by combining the power of real-life experience with clinical and professional expertise.

Why we exist

#Women, babies, and their families are suffering right now. We won’t stop until every woman and family in the UK gets the perinatal mental health care and support they need, before, during and after pregnancy.

How we drive change

We speak with one voice. United by our core aims, we work collectively to maximise impact. We harness our shared expertise, energy and passion to drive the change needed for the mental health needs of women and their families in the perinatal period.

Our story

We are proud to be supporting over 250 mothers and their familieswith maternal mental health every year. Since MumsAid was established in 2012, we have grown from a small start up to a well-established and award-winning charity that has achieved national recognition. We reach women who wouldn’t normally access counselling and support couples with the transition to parenthood.

Our work is founded on the belief that early identification of and support for perinatal mental health difficulties is critical. We have seen how the right support makes a difference, not just to mothers but also to the healthy emotional development of their babies and the wellbeing of their families.

Dedicated to removing barriers that prevent women seeking help, we train frontline professionals in perinatal mood disorders and challenge the stigma that surrounds postnatal depression.

Our Mission

To improve the experience and alleviate the suffering of all those affected by pregnancy sickness, including hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). We exist to champion the needs of those suffering with nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and HG, and to empower healthcare professionals via evidence based research to provide the standard of care and treatment that all sufferers deserve.