‘Perinatal’ is the Latin for ‘around birth’. So when we talk about perinatal mental health, we’re referring to mental health during pregnancy and the first year after birth. Bluebell actually goes a little further: we support parents for up to two years after their child is born.
We provide a range of free, tried-and-tested services to help parents manage their perinatal mental health. These include:
Find out more about how we can help.
At Bluebell, we’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive charity that’s accessible to all.
Read more about what we're doing to make sure everyone feels welcome
We’re so grateful to everyone who raises funds or gives up their time for us. We couldn’t do what we do without you!
The latest news, events and stories from Bluebell.
19 March 2023
Georgia Barnes, Bluebell's new CEO, talks about our new fundraising campaign to help us make sure no-one faces perinatal mental health difficulties alone.
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10 January 2023
“to know that thousands of parents, who like me have been in a dark place, feeling afraid, alone and often desperate, have been able to access the support they need from the wonderful Bluebell team, who offer them a safe space, understanding and hope, is something I will treasure forever”
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31 May 2022
Mindfulness is one of many tools we use at Bluebell to support parents’ wellbeing. Here, Abi from our Buddy team tells us how she fell in love with mindfulness and shares some surprisingly simple tips to get started…
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Kingsdown, St Pauls, St Werburghs
Knowle, Knowle West, Totterdown, Brislington, Redcatch
Easton
Cotham, Kingsdown, Montpelier, Redland, St Andrews, Westbury Park
Bishopston, Horfield, Ashley Down
Clifton, Hotwells
Henleaze, Coombe Dingle, Sea Mills, Westbury-on-Trym
Henbury, Bentry, Southmead, Westbury-on-Trym
Lawrence Weston, Shirehampton
Fishponds, Downend, Oldbury Court, Hillfields, Stapleton, Frenchay
Unfortunately, our Buddy service does not cover the following areas within the above postcodes:
Redcliffe, St Phillips, St Agnes, St Annes, St George, Redfield, Whitehall, Eastville, Speedwell, Greenbank, Barton Hill, Filton, Lockleaze, Leigh Woods, Failand, Avonmouth, Staple Hill.
We also don't cover the following postcode areas: BS3, BS13, BS14 & BS15.
Parents who live in the areas listed above are more than welcome to access support at Bluebell Place.
Emersons Green, Lyde Green, Downend, Pucklechurch, Siston, Mangotsfield, Hambrook, Warmley, Cheswick Village
Thornbury
Unfortunately, our Buddy service does not cover the following areas within the above postcodes:
Filton, Lockleaze, Severn Beach, Alveston, Rudgeway
We also do not cover any area within BS15.
Parents living in the areas listed above are more than welcome to access support at Bluebell Place.
We work in partnership with Vitaminds to deliver our services across North Somerset. To access these services, please make a referral. Please do not complete our referral form.
Bathford & Batheaston only
Unfortunately, our Buddy service does not cover the BA1 9 postcode area.
Farmborough, Timsbury, High Littleton, Peasedown St John
Radstock, Westfield, Midsomer Norton
Paulton, High Littleton, Farrington Gurney, Midsomer Norton
Unfortunately, our Buddy service does not cover Chilcompton the BA3 postcode area.
Keynsham and Saltford
Temple Cloud, Clutton, Bishop Sutton, Pensford
Chew Valley
Our Torbay and South Hams services are currently at capacity. Please be aware that wait times are extremely high.
