Where to find support for parents-to-be
Support for new parents
Whether you are looking for specialist help, medical reassurance, or just a listening ear and a virtual cup of tea, there are always people to help. We’ve started a list of support for new parents to share.
Parenting Classes and Communities
National Childbirth Trust (NCT) For antenatal courses and the chance to make local friendships that can last a lifetime
Action for Children Judgement-free advice and emotional support from parenting coaches
Bounty Pregnancy week-by-week, online support, parenting community and special offers
MumsMeetUp Connecting mums locally and across the UK
Phone and online helplines for parenting support
Gingerbread Support and forum for single parent families
Families Need Fathers Supporting dads, mums and grandparents following separation
Pink Parents Gay and lesbian parenting support
Health Advice
Asthma UK Advice and support for parents of children with asthma
National Eczema Society Help and information for eczema sufferers, from newborn to adulthood
Pregnancy Sickness Support Support network is for sufferers of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP) and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) and their carers
British Skin Foundation UK charity funding research into all types of skin disease, offering support and information
The Lullaby Trust The Trust raises awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, offers support for bereaved families and advice on safer sleep for babies
