Whether your pregnancy was planned or unplanned, it’s natural to have mixed emotions about it. You may feel from excited to worried, or happy to sad and back again. Pregnancy hormones can contribute to giving you this mix of emotional highs and lows, especially in the first three months.
There is support available so please talk to your midwife about how you are feeling.
OPAL midwives
Our OPAL midwives support people who may be feeling anxious, disengaged from care, or unsure about their maternity care options – especially following a previous difficult or traumatic experience. See Personalised Care and Choice Midwifery Service (OPAL Team) for more information.
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS)
LMWS provides a wide range of perinatal support, working together to help you in the best way possible. To access support, you can refer yourself to LMWS by completing the online form, or speak to your GP or midwife.
Make an online referral to LMWSPregnancy in Mind group support
Pregnancy in Mind (PiM) offers free group support to help you manage difficult feelings you may be experiencing. See Pregnancy in Mind or email ‘hello’ to [email protected] for more information.
Taking care of your emotional wellbeing
You may also find our taking care of your emotional wellbeing leaflet useful for details of support services or you can visit mental health and pregnancy for more information.
West Yorkshire Paths service
West Yorkshire Paths has a range of resources on topics including fear of birth and birth trauma that you may find helpful: Paths Resources
Perinatal Home Visiting Service
If you’re feeling low, anxious, or isolated during pregnancy or early parenthood, trained volunteers offer friendly, confidential support right in your home. With over 30 years of experience, the Home-Start team understand the highs and lows of parenting.
Call: 0113 244 2419
Email: [email protected]
Website: Home-Start Leeds
