Resources
Pregnancy & Birth prep:
Birthrights - protecting human rights in childbirth.
Aims - Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services.
Spinning Babies - “a physiological approach to preparing for and caring for birth.”
Antenatal Results & Choices - a British charity offering information, support and counselling helping you navigate antenatal results and the decisions around them.
The Dadpad - guide for new dads, developed with the NHS
Postnatal & Breastfeeding:
La Leche League - breastfeeding support helpline 0845 120 2918 open 8am to 11pm.
The Breastfeeding Network - National breastfeeding helpline 0300 100 0212 open 9:30 am to 9:30 pm 365 days a year.
Kelly Mom - breastfeeding support.
ABM - Association of Breastfeeding Mothers helpline 0300 330 5453 open 9:30 am to 10:30 pm.
Expressing and storing breast milk.
Rent a hospital grade double electric pump.
Find a Lactation Consultant.
Bliss - For babies born premature or sick.
Abortion:
DOPO - Abortion support + Abortion Doula training.
DOPO abortion doula directory - Find your abortion doula.
Abortion Talk - UK abortion hotline 03330909266 (open 2 days a week)
Antenatal Results & Choices - a British charity offering information, support and counselling helping you navigate antenatal results and the decisions around them.
The Abortion Project - a free downloadable abortion intentions care plan (do support by donating or purchasing their merch if you are able to).
The Doula Project - DIY abortion doula zine - self-care for before, during and after your abortion.
Molly Dutton - a blog with great resources and information.
Podcast: Abortion, with love
Baby Loss:
Sands - Stillbirth and neonatal death charity.
Tommy’s - Baby loss support
The Miscarriage Association - helpline: 01924 200799
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust - ectopic pregnancy support.
Mental Health:
PANDAS - Post Natal Depression Awareness & support.
Postpartum Support International - International Postpartum help.
PPD Support - Online PostPartum Depression Support.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance - Charity dedicated to perinatal mental health.
Samaritans - 24 hour telephone support.
Sexual Health:
FPA - The Sexual Health Company - charity that provide info on contraception, STIS and pregnancy options.
Sexual Health London - Home STI testing, regular and emergency contraception.
Periods & Fertility:
helloclue.com - free period tracker (does not sell your information on).
maisiehill.com - Maisie Hill is the queen of “harnessing your hormones”.