About this service
The Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS), delivered by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, will support women and birth people who are experiencing psychological distress in relation to:
A traumatic birth
Loss at any stage, including; miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, termination
Extreme fear of childbirth (Tokophobia)
Extreme fear of hospital or medical procedures
A complicated pregnancy experience (i.e. IVF)
The MMHS team is made up of Clinical Psychologists and a Specialist Midwife. They are specially trained in a range of psychological therapies and approaches.
The service is available to people living across South Tyneside and Sunderland struggling with their maternity experience and can be accessed by:
Calling 0191 569 9698, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Referral via midwife, doctor, health visitor or GP
Book an appointment online
Fathers/partners and co-parents of women and birth people accessing support can also be assessed and will be signposted to alternative services accordingly.
The Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS), delivered by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, will support women and birth people who are experiencing psychological distress in relation to:
A traumatic birth
Loss at any stage, including; miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, termination
Extreme fear of childbirth (Tokophobia)
Extreme fear of hospital or medical procedures
A complicated pregnancy experience (i.e. IVF)
The MMHS team is made up of Clinical Psychologists and a Specialist Midwife. They are specially trained in a range of psychological therapies and approaches.
The service is available to people living across South Tyneside and Sunderland struggling with their maternity experience and can be accessed by:
Calling 0191 569 9698, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Referral via midwife, doctor, health visitor or GP
Book an appointment online
Fathers/partners and co-parents of women and birth people accessing support can also be assessed and will be signposted to alternative services accordingly.