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Keeping your baby safe

There are a wide variety of online resources available giving you advice on how to look after yourself during pregnancy and after you have given birth.

We’ve collated some of them here to help you easily navigate to the best advice to support you.

Some of them are written resources and some are short films, all available here to read or view at a time to suit you.

 

What are the signs of post-natal depression?

If you (or someone you are close to) are experiencing mental wellbeing problems connected to pregnancy and being a new parent, talk to your GP, health visitor or midwife.

Click here to access a short advice film from Perinatal Positivity.

 

How do I know if I have postnatal depression?

Three mothers talk about their personal experiences of postnatal depression and the symptoms they had.

Click here to view the short film

 

Sex and contraception after birth

Click here to access the NHS website for advice on Sex and contraception after birth.

 

Support for victims of Domestic Abuse

In Kikrlees, support is available from the Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership. The partnership believes that everyone has the right to live free from all forms of abuse and have the right to be free from potential or actual harm.

Click here to access their support