Information and Support

Struggling with a new baby or toddler? Pregnant and worried? At MumsAid we know that the early years of parenthood can be the hardest. That is why we provide free specialist counselling in children’s centres across Greenwich to help new mums with their mental health problems.

New mums

Struggling with a new baby or toddler? Pregnant and worried? At MumsAid we know that the early years of parenthood can be the hardest. That is why we provide free specialist counselling in...

Working parents

In today’s world, it is common for both parents in the home to work. As a mum going back to work after your maternity leave, it is a big change for you and your family. As well as juggling a job...

Couples

Making the transition from being a couple to becoming parents isn’t easy. Lack of sleep, extra responsibilities and juggling work and home can put pressure on your relationship. The way partners...

YoungMumsAid

If you are: aged between 16 and 21 years and are pregnant or have a baby aged under 2 years? finding being a new parent difficult? feeling anxious or depressed? YoungMumsAid is here to help.

Group therapy

MumsAid offers free group therapy to bring together mums facing similar issues so they can learn how to manage their own mental health and support each other. The 10-week programme is run by an...

Befriending support

At MumsAid we know that sometimes you might just need more informal or ongoing support; a listening ear, emotional, and perhaps, practical help in your home. Our befriending service, in...

About maternal mental health

Having a baby is a huge life-changing event and it is natural to have times when you feel overwhelmed and anxious during pregnancy and after your baby is born. Up to 1 in 5 new mothers will...

Useful links

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Clinical supervision and training

If untreated, maternal mental health issues including depression, intrusive thoughts, anxiety and PTSD from birth trauma can have devastating consequences for mothers and their families. Early...