What to do if you feel you are struggling
If you are struggling with your mental health in pregnancy or after having your baby please speak to your GP, Midwife or health visitor who can offer advice and discuss/refer to our service if required.
You can also contact the Nottinghamshire Crisis line on 0808 196 3779.
If there is immediate risk to a mother or her baby, please call your GP, 999 or go to A&E.
If you are already under the care of the Perinatal Psychiatry Service and are struggling:
- Refer to your care plan/crisis plan.
- Contact us to speak to a member of the team on between 9am - 5pm.
- Outside office hours, you should call your local Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) Team. The CRHT teams are available 24/7 and will be able to offer you immediate telephone support and reassurance to ensure that you feel safe and to help you manage your distress.
- Nottingham City: 0300 300 0065
- South Nottinghamshire (Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe, Hucknall area): 0300 123 2901
- Mansfield and Ashfield: 0115 956 0860
- Bassetlaw: 0300 123 1804 (7.30am - 9pm) or 0115 956 0860 (9pm - 7.30am)
- Newark and Sherwood: 0300 3000 131
Useful self-help resources
5-4-3-2-1: A simple relaxation or grounding strategy
5-4-3-2-1: Calming and grounding technique for anxiety and panic attack
Leaves on the stream
Body scan
Dropping the anchor
Box/square breathing
Mindful breathing
Compassionate exercises to try
Smooth rhythm breathing
Soothing colour imagery
The safe place
Kindness to self
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