Doncaster Perinatal Mental Health Service

27/10/2025

23/10/2025

Can you help?

We’re really in need of sleepsuits for boys and girls or in neutral colours. These need to be long sleeved with long legs and feet. Sizes Newborn or 0-3 months.

If you have any available to donate we would hugely appreciate this. We’re open Wednesdays 10am to 12pm at SMC - Sprotbrough Methodist Church, Park Drive, Sprotbrough or message us if you can’t make it at this time and we can try to make other arrangements.

23/10/2025

We've all felt like we're not doing the best job, but just feeling like this shows how invested we are. Mum guilt is real!

When we're feeling like this it's important to look after ourselves and prioritise our mental and physical well being. If our cup is full we've got more to pour out to our babies 🤱

22/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer doesn’t always show up as a lump. It can also look or feel like:
🔸 Skin dimpling or puckering
🔸 A change in size or shape
🔸 Ni**le changes or discharge
🔸 A thickened area
🔸 Unusual pain that doesn’t go away
🔸 Swelling near the armpit or collarbone
🔸 Redness, rash or heat in the skin

This is your reminder to check in with your body. Have a feel! Know your normal. Trust your gut.

20/10/2025

Are you doing what you can to keep your home warm this winter? See some useful tips below

Winter Warmth help pack for residents

https://thejunctionhexthorpe.com/community-resources/

20/10/2025

Doncaster women making friends. What a lovely way for our isolated ladies to find their village. See details below.

15/10/2025

In support of we are proud to be launching Doncaster's first project to help women who have endured the devastation of baby loss.

In partnership with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust midwifery service, the free 6-week course is due to start in January, providing a safe and welcoming environment for participants.

You can read more here ➡️ bit.ly/4hb0Dmr

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board Doncaster Council

15/10/2025

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14/10/2025

💙 12-18 October is OCD Awareness Week 💙

💙 Breaking the Silence: Understanding Postpartum OCD 💙

Postpartum OCD is more common than you think, but stigma can keep parents from seeking help. It’s not about being a “bad mum” — it’s a real mental health condition. Symptoms can include:

💭 Intrusive thoughts about your baby
🔄 Repetitive checking or avoidance
⚠️ Anxiety and constant worry
🤝 Feeling isolated or afraid to speak up

If you recognise these symptoms please speak with your midwife or GP to access specialist help.

14/10/2025

The world is a lot right now, go easy on yourself and don’t forget to look after you 🤍

We can’t help anyone if we don’t look after ourselves first x

13/10/2025

13/10/2025

On Wednesday 15 October we're looking forward joining Happy Hands play group and promoting perinatal mental health awareness amongst the deaf community. Why not pop along and meet us? BSL Interpreter in attendance.



Happy Hands Doncaster