Real Stories

I always wanted to be a dad, and I love being one but I will never forget the day it all caught up with me. I had no idea what was happening until I realised I was having a panic attack.

As I spoke to the Navigator on the other end of the phone I could tell that she knew where I was at...I was able to be supported as I looked after my family, with ForWhen checking in every few days and directing me to a Perinatal Psychologist.

My days in the hospital were long and used to feel very lonely. One day, I remembered a friend mentioning the Caring Mums organisation and their postnatal support. Although it wasn’t meant for women still pregnant, I decided to reach out