- Tell your midwife or doctor as soon as you become pregnant about any pre-existing mental health condition or any medication you are taking
- Talk to family and friends about your feelings
- Look for pregnancy groups/ antenatal classes or other places where you will make friends with other pregnant women.
- Remain physically active, try taking long walks or swimming
- Be kind to yourself and take extra time doing things you enjoy
- Try Mindfulness
- Rest when you need to and take naps
- Ask family or friends for practical help such as cooking, shopping and childcare
- Eat a balanced healthy diet
- Always ask for help when needed
- Take time to bond with your baby
- Use our worry tree below: