Emotional & Mental Health Support
A pregnancy, a loss, becoming a parent or extending your family all come with changes to not just your physical health but your emotional health too. Good emotional health is often not given the attention or consideration it needs - by ourselves or professionals - especially as a Black person.
You may be feeling lonely, be feeling angry, have trouble resting or be struggling to move on from thoughts that worry you. These are some common feelings in the perinatal period and do not make you weak, fussy, a poor person or parent. You do not have to grin and bear it, you do not have to keep quiet and ‘accept your load’. Good mental health looks different to everyone. What worked or was ok for an Auntie or neighbour may not be right or ok for you.
If you are based in Bristol, Gloucester or the surrounding areas you can access our mental health offer. However if you are outside these areas, please do still get in touch as we may be able to help or signpost you in the right direction.