The Maternal Mental Health Service provides specialised care to people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties associated with perinatal loss, including:   

•    Miscarriage 
•    Early ending of pregnancy 
•    Stillbirth 
•    Neonatal death 
•    Tokophobia (a severe fear of pregnancy and childbirth)  
•    Birth trauma 
 
Support will also be provided for partners, who can be seen and signposted as appropriate

The service covers Derbyshire and has two bases:

South Derbyshire Maternal Mental Health Service:
The Radbourne Unit, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, 
Derby, DE22 3WQ. 
01332 623911 

The North Maternal Mental Health Service:
Scarsdale, Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 7PF. 
01246 216523 
dhcft.mmhs@nhs.net

Help in a mental health crisis

Our mental health helpline and support service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for residents of Derby and Derbyshire. Call 0800 028 0077.
 
Please visit our mental health crisis page here

In a medical emergency or life-threatening situation, attend your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) or call 999.