Resources & Further Support
No one should have to navigate pregnancy, birth or recovery alone.
Alongside one-to-one support, there are many excellent organisations providing information, advocacy and specialist support for women and families.
The resources below are organisations I trust and regularly recommend.
Birth & Maternity Support
Championing respectful maternity care and human rights during pregnancy and birth.
AIMS (Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services)
Independent information and advocacy to help women make informed decisions about maternity care.
Evidence-based information and support around pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Pregnancy, birth and early parenting information and support.
Birth Trauma & Mental Health
Supporting women and families affected by traumatic birth experiences.
Supporting families and professionals affected by birth trauma through education, resources and advocacy.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
Improving support and services for women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and after birth.
Support for perinatal mental health challenges including anxiety and depression.
Mental health information and support.
24-hour emotional support for anyone experiencing distress.
Pregnancy & Postnatal Support
Supporting women experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum and severe pregnancy sickness.
Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP)
Information about pelvic health, recovery and physiotherapy.
Evidence-based breastfeeding support and information.
Local Brighton & Sussex Support
Counselling, wellbeing and community support services for women.
Brighton & Hove Sexual Health & Contraception Service (SHAC)
Sexual health, contraception and reproductive health services.
Specialist pelvic health and women's health physiotherapy.
NHS and privately funded fertility services for Sussex families.
MSI Reproductive Choices Brighton
Abortion care, contraception and sexual health services.
Support for women, children and families affected by drug and alcohol use.
Supporting young people across Brighton & Hove with advice, guidance and wellbeing services.
Let's Talk About Birth
Birth stories matter.
Let's Talk About Birth is a creative project exploring birth through stories, conversations and lived experience.
Through Gathering Stories & Voices, Vox Box conversations and community engagement, the project aims to improve birth literacy, amplify women's voices and create space for more honest conversations about birth.
If you would like to share your story or learn more about the project, please visit the Let's Talk About Birth page.
Please Note
The organisations listed above operate independently from The Alternative Midwife. Services and information may change over time, so please visit individual websites for the most up-to-date guidance and support.