Postnatal depression is a mental health difficulty sometimes called the “baby blues”. It can affect mothers, fathers and partners in the year after giving birth.
Here you can find organisations, factsheets, videos, tips and exercises, and available services in Midlothian which can support you during this challenging time.
Let us know what resource works well for you. If you have any other suggestions for our self-help pages, please email midspace@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Factsheets
These factsheets will help you understand what postnatal depression is, its symptoms, causes and the different support available.
Postnatal depression factsheet from NHS Inform
Postnatal depression factsheet from the Mental Health Foundation
Postnatal depressions (PND) factsheet from Baby Centre
Postnatal depression and perinatal mental health factsheet from Mind
Understanding paternal mental health from Fathers Network Scotland
Tips and information
Here you will find tips and information to help manage the symptoms of postnatal depression and boost your mental health wellbeing.
Postnatal depressions guide from Royal College of Psychiatrists
6 positive affirmations for postpartum self-esteem
Self-care and wellbeing guides for parents from National Childbirth Trust
Postpartum depression and baby blues from Help Guide
5 tips for battling postpartum depression from Psych Central
Tips for postpartum dads and partners from Postpartum Support International
Workbook
The self-help workbook from Maternal Mental Health Alliance can help you understand post-natal depression, set goals for yourself, monitor how you’re feeling and start making positive changes.
Self-help workbook from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance
Services
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you.