Charities and support

AIMS... at the forefront of the childbirth movement for more than fifty years. • Working towards normal birth • Providing independent support and information about maternity choices • Raising awareness of current research on childbirth and related issues

We offer free pregnancy testing and counselling for women and their partners particularly those facing an unplanned pregnancy or who have experienced any kind of pregnancy loss.

BrightonMums.com is a community site for parents in the city and Sussex area. Read about real-life parent experiences on a variety of topics, get support during those first years of becoming a parent plus reviews, directory and competitions.

Children's centres are for families with children under five. Together the centres offer a wide range of services including: Health visitors, Midwifery, Play sessions for children, Parenting support and lots more.

Counselling for pregnancy, birth, birth trauma, loss, adjusting to being a parent , and many other issues.

The Family Grapevine is a fantastic free directory with listings of all the family friendly businesses and support you will need when you are pregnant or a new parent including all the baby and toddler groups in Brighton & Hove.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes that arises during pregnancy (usually during the second or third trimester).

Group B Strep Support (GBSS) is a UK based charity dedicated to dealing with the issue of preventing GBS infections in newborn babies, Although group B Streptococcus is the UK’s commonest cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies, most of these infections are simply and safely preventable. http://www.gbss.org.uk/epetition

Helping to reduce baby loss in the UK by educating mums-to-be and assisting midwives in their practice.

Psychotherapist and Counsellor - working with a range of issues, specialising in working with mothers-to-be and mothers

MOSAIC exists to empower Black, Asian and Mixed Parentage families and individuals to combat racism and to support the development of positive cultural and racial identity.

The Brighton and Hove Maternity Services Liaison Committee or MSLC is a group run by parents for parents and parents-to-be. We can answer your questions and help you get the best from local maternity and postnatal services.

NHS website listing health information in pregnancy, commmon pregnancy ailments, travel and pregnancy, food and drink during pregnancy, and much more.

One World Birth is a free online video resource for birth professionals, activists and parents who want to keep their finger on the pulse of birth around the globe today. The world's birth experts discuss the latest thinking & research in short, bite-sized video clips that are based around a central theme each month.

The Preeclampsia Foundation is an empowered community of patients and experts, with a diverse array of resources and support to help you have the best possible pregnancy or to help you navigate the questions you’ll have if you don’t. We provide unparalleled support and advocacy for the people whose lives have been or will be affected by the condition – mothers, babies, fathers and their families.