If you're feeling low, sad or worried, please know that you are not alone.
Getting to know your baby
Tips for understanding your baby's cues and building a strong emotional bond.
Free in-person and local group support
Support available in Bristol through the Family Hubs or local partnerships.
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Mother's for Mothers
Maternal mental health and wellbeing support, advice and information to women, birthing people and their families in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
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Rockabye
A 10 to 12 week group to support bonding between parents and pre-crawling babies in Bristol Children's Centres.
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Home-Start
Offers emotional and practical support at home, and in community groups.
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Dads Matter
Support for dads experiencing anxiety, stress or low mood.
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Black Mothers Matter
Free mental health and wellbeing workshops for Black and mixed-heritage mothers in Bristol .
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Project MAMA
Offers free, holistic support for pregnant and new migrant parents in Bristol. Mother Companions offers one to one emotional and practical help.
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Dads Rock
Music group for Dads and male caregivers and under 2's. Bond with your little ones through musical play and meet other Dads too.
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Dads Rock
Dads Rock Highlights 2025.
Online and telephone support
Support available remotely, for convenience and accessibility.
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Dads Matter
One to one support for fathers online and telephone sessions.
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Parent Talk (Action for Children)
Free, confidential webchat or WhatsApp chat with a parenting coach.
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PANDAS
Helpline, WhatsApp and email support, and weekly Zoom peer‑support groups for parents.
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Family Line
Emotional support by phone, text, and email for families.
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Talking Therapies
NHS service offering treatments for anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc. Telephone and online referrals.
National Resources and help pages
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The CBeebies Parenting Helpline
A podcast full of expert parental advice.
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NHS Better Start for Life
Mental health and pregnancy.
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This Girl Can
Free Couch to Fitness pre and postnatal exercise plans through online video and community.
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The Willow Tree Centre
Confidential one-to-one support in person for pregnancy and loss issues.
Advice for parents and carers
Video resources to help and support you on your parenting journey
Wellbeing support for parents
Lots of new parents find that they need support with their mental health and wellbeing during and after pregnancy.
Support for non-birthing parents
As a dad or a non birthing parent, you might be feeling overwhelmed or unsure how you fit into your baby's life.
Dad Squad
Losing a loved one at any time is tough and can take its toll on families.
The perinatal state of mind
Mental health challenges affect many parents during pregnancy and after childbirth please reach out for help.