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
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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
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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
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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

Mental Health
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Anxiety UK
Helpline services, courses, groups and free resources -
MIND
Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem -
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
Expert support with mums and babies in mind
Allergies
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Allergy uk
Providing support, advice and information for those living with allergic disease
Bedwetting
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Huggies® DryNites®
Head here for product solutions and information about Huggies® DryNites® pyjama pants and bed mats. You’ll also find plenty of articles here that offer support and advice. -
Eric
The children's bowel and bladder charity
Government bodies and benefits
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Sure Start Maternity Grant
Find out how to get a one-off payment of £500 to help towards the costs of having a child -
Maternity prescription charge exemption and free dental treatment
Claim for free dental treatment and avoid paying for prescriptions -
To claim child benefit
How to claim child benefit as soon as you’ve registered the birth of your child