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Before Pregnancy
Information and signposting relating to reproductive health, wellbeing, health literacy and appropriate preconception care.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy and postnatal wellbeing
Supporting Her Through Pregnancy and Beyond
Care and connection for every stage of the journey
Pregnancy and the transition into motherhood can bring physical, emotional and practical changes. Every woman's experience is different, and the support she needs may extend beyond clinical appointments.
Her Wellness aims to provide inclusive wellbeing education, opportunities for connection and pathways to appropriate support throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period.
We recognise the importance of listening to women, respecting their choices and helping them access information and services that meet their individual circumstances.
Care, connection and information
Support that meets you where you are
Explore thoughtful support for the many different experiences of pregnancy and early motherhood.
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During Pregnancy
Wellbeing education, community connection, information about navigating maternity services and signposting to qualified professionals.
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After Birth
Postnatal wellbeing awareness, social connection, information about maternal mental health and help finding appropriate support.
Maternal mental wellbeing
Every Mother's Wellbeing Matters
The journey to parenthood and the postnatal period can bring significant emotional and practical changes. Some women may experience loneliness, anxiety, low mood or difficulties adjusting to life after birth.
Her Wellness aims to promote awareness of maternal mental wellbeing and help women identify appropriate support.
Before pregnancy
Difficulties some women may face
- Concerns about fertility or conception
- Previous pregnancy loss or trauma
- Anxiety about becoming a parent
- Pressure from family or society
- Financial or housing uncertainty
- Feeling unsure where to find trusted information
How Her Wellness can support
- Clear, accessible wellbeing information
- Supportive community activities
- Space to share questions without judgement
- Signposting to appropriate professional services
- Guidance on preparing emotionally for change
- Encouragement to build a personal support network
During pregnancy
Difficulties some women may face
- Worry about pregnancy or birth
- Changes in mood, identity or confidence
- Feeling isolated or misunderstood
- Stress around health appointments or decisions
- Relationship or family pressures
- Practical and financial concerns
How Her Wellness can support
- Wellbeing awareness and educational resources
- Community connection and peer activities
- A welcoming place to talk and feel heard
- Signposting to maternity and mental health services
- Practical information for navigating support options
- Encouragement to seek help early when concerns arise
After birth
Difficulties some women may face
- Loneliness or reduced social connection
- Anxiety, persistent worry or low mood
- Difficulties adjusting to life after birth
- Exhaustion and disrupted sleep
- Changes in relationships or identity
- Feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day demands
How Her Wellness can support
- Community activities to reduce isolation
- Information that normalises asking for support
- A supportive space to connect with other women
- Signposting to health visitors, GPs and specialist care
- Guidance on finding suitable local and professional help
- Encouragement to discuss concerns with a qualified professional
Community activities and information can complement, but do not replace, professional assessment or treatment where needed. If you are worried about your mental health, please contact your GP, midwife, health visitor or NHS 111. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
Maternity care, with dignity
Every Woman Deserves to Be Heard
Women may encounter barriers to understanding or accessing maternity services, including language, cultural expectations, communication difficulties, practical pressures and previous negative experiences of care.
We want to explore ways to help women feel better informed, communicate their concerns and navigate appropriate services.
Our intended approach places dignity, informed choice, inclusion and respect at the centre of support.
We recognise the importance of listening to Black and ethnic minority women while avoiding assumptions that any community shares a single experience. Our work should be informed by evidence, individual voices and local needs.
A community-led approach
What support may look like
Practical, compassionate support through pregnancy and early motherhood.
Maternal wellbeing workshops
Pregnancy and postnatal education
Community connection
Health information and appointment preparation
Signposting to maternity, GP and specialist services
Maternal mental-health support awareness
Advocacy and complaints route information
Partnership-led community outreach
Support will depend on our actual service model. We provide information and signposting, not clinical care or emergency support.
Working with maternity and clinical partners
Community Support That Complements Clinical Care
Her Wellness works collaboratively with maternity services, midwives, GPs, health visitors, mental-health teams and community organisations to explore ways of improving access to appropriate information and support.
Potential partnership activity may include community engagement, educational events, signposting and agreed referral pathways.
Any formal referral arrangement should establish eligibility, consent, information-sharing responsibilities, safeguarding procedures and the limits of each organisation's role.
