A new baby is an exciting but also challenging time. With tiredness, hormonal changes, and a complete change in routine, it can take it’s toll on your mental health. If you feel safe and able to do so, please reach out to family or friends for advice and support. The following may also help…
Local Support…
Free NHS Talking Therapies – Refer yourself for NHS Talking Therapies. For those who live in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland and aged 16 or over. You do not need to see a GP first and can call directly. They prioritise those with children under two years old. Please call VITA Health Group on 03300 945595. Or visit their website for more information or refer online… https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services/nhs-mental-health/leicester-leicestershire-rutland/
Homestart Horizons – Local Charity for support for parents and families with a child up to age 5. Confidential advice and practical help, including worries about abuse, isolation, disability and lone parenting.
https://homestarthorizons.org.uk/
Children’s Centre – Visions in Oakham. Drop-ins, courses, and some community support.
See What’s on – https://www.visionsccc.co.uk/sessions
Supporting Someone Else…
Mind – How you can support your loved one who needs some support
Mental Health for Partners…
Mind – For partners of those who have given birth or pregnant:
For more Postnatal Depression information and support…
NHS – For more information about mood changes and post-natal depression: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-natal-depression/overview/
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/postnatal-depression
PaNDAS – Postnatal Depression Awareness and Support. Helpline number, open 11am till 10pm everyday 0808 1961776 or email for support [email protected], or visit https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/
Tommy’s – Charity for information and support. https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/mental-health-wellbeing/postnatal-depression-pnd
For information and support with breast feeding…
Breastfeeding Support Rutland – A local coffee morning for advice, support and encouragement visit http://www.breastfeedingsupportrutland.org.uk/#:~:text=We%20support%20women%20whatever%20their,Oakham%2C%20Rutland%2C%20LE15%206HW.
NHS – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding/help-and-support/
The Breastfeeding Network Helpline number for breastfeeding support, open 9.30am till 9.30pm and answered by other mums who have breastfed – 0300 100 0212 (Welsh and Polish speaking options) or visit https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/
Extra support…
If you are regularly feeling down or tearful, or are still struggling, please take a look at the other pages on this site, or speak to your midwife, health visitor or contact the surgery to book a review with a member of the clinical team. You may be offered an appointment with our dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to decide what other support you may need. You may also be referred to the specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service In some cases, medication may be needed to support your mental health and aid your recovery.