Here are some support organisations that offer information about postnatal depression and other issues featured in Help Me Love My Baby:
MAMA – Meet A Mum Association
Offers help for sufferers of postnatal depression by finding sympathy and support among other new mothers. Also helping mums that feel lonely and isolated in motherhood by finding comfort and friendship in the company of other mothers.
House of Light – PND Support
Offering postnatal depression support for mothers and their family.
Helpline: 0800 043 2031 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm)
Email: help@pndsupport.co.uk
Net Mums
A membership organisation with support information online for all aspects of being a Mum.
Bliss
Offering support for parents of babies born prematurely, helping both practically and emotionally.
Helpline: 0500 618140 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am-5pm)
Email: enquiries@bliss.org.uk.
Samaritans
If you’re feeling emotionally distressed and need someone to talk to, you can phone at any time of day or night.
Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (lines open 24 hours every day)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Counselling Directory
A free, confidential service enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs.
Gingerbread
Information service for single parents on a variety of issues including childcare, benefits and legal rights.
Helpline 0808 802 0925 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, till 8pm on Wednesday)
Information on call charges to 08 numbers:
0800 - Free from BT land line.
0808 - Free from BT land lines and most mobile and other networks.
0845 - Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
