Forget-Me-Not maternal mental health service

Forget-Me-Not is a psychological therapy service for individuals who have experienced the following with the last 2 years.

• A miscarriage or a loss of a baby before 24 weeks pregnant.
• Termination for medical reasons.
• Current fertility difficulties.

We offer support to women and birthing people who are struggling with their mental health as a result of the loss experienced.

These difficulties will be impacting on day-to-day life (e.g. work, relationships, sleep) and may include grief, depression, anxiety.

Individuals can often feel isolated and misunderstood in their grief, our service offers an open and supportive space. We are passionate about, and dedicated to, supporting women and those closest to them, through this difficult time in their lives.

Support may include:

• a safe space to share experiences
• information about how the brain and body responds to trauma, loss and grief
• managing emotional and mental health difficulties
• managing relationships
• developing coping strategies.

We work closely with other healthcare professionals (e.g. specialist bereavement midwives or the perinatal mental health team) to support you during this difficult time.

Your partner is welcome to join you for your sessions, if that is something you both want. Our team can also provide short-term partner support.

We offer the choice of online or face-to-face appointments in Slough. These clinics are provided away from hospital environments, schools, or children centres, where possible.

The service does not include home visits. Appointments take place Monday to Wednesday, from 9am to 5pm.

If you feel that you would benefit from a referral to our service, please speak to your GP, early pregnancy unit, midwife or other healthcare professional.