Beating the baby blues

If you are suffering from post-natal depression or feel lonely or isolated looking after your child at home, you can find this support on our post-natal depression message board. The Meet A Mum Association or MAMA (58 Malden Ave, S. Norwood, London SE25 4HS; Tel: 020-8656-7318) will put you in touch with another mother who has experienced similar problems, or with a group of mothers locally.

For someone to talk to about your birth experience, consider contacting the Birth Crisis Network (founded by childbirth expert Sheila Kitzinger) on 01865-300266.

For more severe depression women may wish to contact:
The Association for Post-Natal Illness
25 Jerdan Place, London SW6 1BE; Tel: 020 7386-0868