If you’re struggling physically or emotionally additional support is available, please don’t suffer alone.
Urgent Mental Health Support
If you're experiencing thoughts of self-harm, recurrent intrusive thoughts, severe nightmares, are struggling to bond with your baby or feeling like you don't want to be here - please reach out for immediate support. You deserve help, and it's available right now.
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.
NHS Crisis Line: Call 111 and select the mental health option
Samaritans: Call 116 123 (free, any time, day or night) or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours
Shout Crisis Text Line: Text “SHOUT” to 85258 (free, confidential, 24/7)
Call 999 or go to A&E now if you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe.
Talk to your GP urgently if:
You're struggling emotionally and it's affecting daily life
You're experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety
You have heavy bleeding or other physical physical symptoms that concern you after loss or birth
You think you need referral to specialist services (counselling, psychiatry, physiotherapy)
Your GP can refer you to NHS perinatal mental health services, talking therapies, or specialist support.
Pregnancy loss support organizations:
Tommy's Support, information and research into pregnancy loss www.tommys.org
The Miscarriage Association Helpline: 01924 200 799 (Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am-4pm, Wed, Fri 9am-8pm) www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Sands (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) Helpline: 0808 164 3332 (Mon-Fri 10am-3pm and 6pm-9pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings - note they are not open during bank holidays unless stated on the website) www.sands.org.uk
Saying Goodbye Support services and remembrance events www.sayinggoodbye.org
Birth trauma support:
Birth Trauma Association www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk
Make Birth Better Campaign and support for birth trauma www.makebirthbetter.org
Fertility support:
Fertility Network UK Support for anyone affected by fertility issues www.fertilitynetworkuk.org Support and Information Line: 01424732361 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)
Intara is here to support you to rebuild your physical and emotional strength, but we're not a substitute for therapy, medical care or crisis support. Please reach out to the organizations listed here if you need more help - there's no shame in needing it, and you don't have to do this alone.