Association for Post Natal Illness

Association for Post Natal Illness Charity Supporting anyone suffering from or affected by Post Natal Illness. The Association for Post-Natal Illness is the leading organisation in its field.

It is a Registered Charity (No. 280510) established in 1979 to:

- Provide support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness;
- Increase public awareness of the illness;
- To encourage research into its cause and nature. The work of the Association is essential as post-natal illness affects between 70,000 and 100,000 women and their families in the UK every year. It is rightly called 'the silent epidemic'. The Association provides a telephone helpline, information leaflets for sufferers and healthcare professionals as well as a network of volunteers (telephone and postal), who have themselves experienced postnatal illness. For a printed information pack send a s.a.e. to:- 145 Dawes Road, Fulham, London, UK, SW6 7EB.

24/03/2026

Becoming a new parent isn't always as easy as you may have hoped it would be.

Anxiety, low mood and loneliness are all very common.
You don’t have to go through this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, low, or just need someone to listen, our friendly team is here for you. Call our helpline on 0207 386 0868 we’re here to listen, support, and help you find your way forward.

So many parents struggle and getting some support early really can make a difference, we are here for you.

You are not alone.

HI, We have received a research request looking for either mothers who struggled postnatally or anyone who kindly suppor...
10/03/2026

HI, We have received a research request looking for either mothers who struggled postnatally or anyone who kindly supported other mums through their struggles.

If you would like to take part, please contact Morwenna directly - see details below.

Please note that this research is not affiliated with APNI, but they do have a privacy policy in place.

10/03/2026

**Mothers day dread**

We are here for a friendly chat, a listening ear, a safe space to share and offload and to offer some reassurance for anyone who may be dreading the upcoming Mothers Day.

Remember just because you are now a mum, so many of us don't feel the joy we are expected to initially and that is ok.

You are far from alone and a little bit of support really can go a long way so do get in tough and see how we could help you through the tough days on your journey.

Things will get better so hang in there.

We have been contacted by a researcher from The University of Glasgow looking for mums who would be willing to take part...
03/03/2026

We have been contacted by a researcher from The University of Glasgow looking for mums who would be willing to take part in a short research survey, see below for details and contact Dr Karen Weatherall if you are interested.

Although not affiliated with APNI, the research has received ethical approval from the University of Glasgow, and a privacy notice outlining what they will do with their data is available to participants when they access the study.

Don't struggle on alone if you are finding the parenting journey a bit harder than you had hoped for.You are not alone a...
03/03/2026

Don't struggle on alone if you are finding the parenting journey a bit harder than you had hoped for.

You are not alone and so many other parents also struggle.

We are here to help along the way, some advice and reassurance can really help to make the days a little easier so do get in touch and see how we can help.

23/02/2026

Postnatal depression can appear weeks or even months after birth.

It doesn’t always begin straight away. It doesn’t always look how people expect. And it doesn’t always come with obvious signs.

Sometimes it shows up quietly. As exhaustion that doesn’t lift, anxiety that won’t settle, feeling numb, overwhelmed, tearful, or simply not like yourself.

Many mothers feel pressure to “be okay” once the early days have passed. But struggling later on is just as real. And just as valid.

If you’re finding things harder than you thought you would, please know you are not failing. You are not weak. And you are not alone.

Post-natal depression is common. It is treatable. And support makes a difference.

Please reach out today. We are here for you. ❤️

We have been asked to share this research study being conducted by Chelsea Hughes from University of Liverpool. Please ...
19/02/2026

We have been asked to share this research study being conducted by Chelsea Hughes from University of Liverpool. Please see below for more details.

Chelsea adds: Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common mental health problems that can occur during or after pregnancy. Around 16% of women experience it while pregnant and 17% after giving birth. PPD involves strong and lasting feelings of sadness or low mood that begin during pregnancy or within the first four weeks after the baby is born. As PPD is so common, accurate tools to identify it early are essential. However, only two out of ten commonly used screening tools were specifically designed for postpartum depression: the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the Postpartum Depression Screening Scale. Concerns have been raised about the EPDS, including unclear questions and difficulty detecting depression. Both tools miss symptoms that are specific to pregnancy and the early postpartum period, even though physical symptoms are more common in women with depression and may help predict who develops PPD. This project aims to better understand the experiences of women within the first year after childbirth who have been diagnosed with depression. Interviews will be conducted with 18–20 women, using open-ended questions about their diagnosis, symptoms, support networks, and relationships. The information gathered will be analysed to find common themes that could help develop questions for a new screening tool. These findings could benefit healthcare providers, mental health professionals, caregivers, families, and policymakers by improving the quality of care for women across England. Results will be shared through a public engagement meeting at the University of Liverpool, along with posters and leaflets summarising key points.

Trust the process of healing and know that recovery will happen - the dark days won’t last and until they pass we are he...
10/02/2026

Trust the process of healing and know that recovery will happen - the dark days won’t last and until they pass we are here to help and support you along the way so do get in touch.
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Supporting someone with post-natal depression can be hard on your own mental health. Your wellbeing matters too. We’re h...
06/02/2026

Supporting someone with post-natal depression can be hard on your own mental health. Your wellbeing matters too. We’re here to offer support and advice to anyone helping a loved one through Post-natal depression. Reach out today ❤️

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The Association for Post-Natal Illness is the leading organisation in its field, it is a Registered Charity (No. 280510) and it was established in 1979 to: - Provide support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness - Increase public awareness of the illness - To encourage research into its cause and nature The work of the Association is essential as post-natal illness affects between 70,000 and 100,000 women and their babies in the UK every year. It is rightly called 'the silent epidemic'. The Association provides a telephone helpline, information leaflets for sufferers and healthcare professionals as well as a network of volunteers (telephone and postal), who have themselves experienced postnatal illness. For a printed information pack send a s.a.e. to:- 145 Dawes Road, Fulham, London, UK, SW6 7EB