Help and support from Tommy's

We are here to support you when you need it. 

We have a team of 7 in-house midwives who provide our information and support service for everyone who needs it, during pregnancy or after a pregnancy loss. 

Special notice about help & support during the festive period

Christmas can be a difficult time for many, but the Tommy's Midwives will be here to support you through the festive period. 

Our Christmas opening times are: 

• 24 December - 9-5 
• 25 December - Closed 
• 26 December - Closed 
• 27 December - 9-5 
• 30 December - 9-5 
• 31 December - 9-5 
• 1 January - 9-5 9-59-5

If you're worried about your health or baby's health, contact your midwife, GP, NHS 111 or maternity unit immediately. 

This may also be called Maternity Triage, Maternity Day Assessment unit, Maternity Helpline - or you maybe advised to contact the Delivery Suite, sometimes call the labour ward. NHS Maternity Care is an essential service and is always open - including Christmas Day. 

You can still access all our information on Tommy's website. 

For peer to peer support, visit our Baby loss Facebook support group or our Pregnancy and parenting after loss Facebook support group. 

We'll be approving Facebook group posts Christmas Eve and on the 27 to 31. Then we'll be back in the New Year from 2 January.

You can use the links below to quickly find the support you need on this page:

• Black and Mixed Black Helpline
• Support with pregnancy loss
• The Tommy's Midwives' Helpline
• Support before and during pregnancy
• Peer support through Facebook groups
• Promoting the Tommy's Helpline Service

Support before and during pregnancy

All our patient information is accredited by the Patient Information Forum. It is evidence-based and expert and designed to be easy to read for everyone.

• Planning a pregnancy
• During pregnancy
• A hub for dads and partners
• Labour and birth
• Mental health
• Premature birth

The Tommy's Midwives' Helpline

The Tommy's Midwives' Helpline is a free-phone line open 9-5, Monday to Friday for anyone who needs advice, reassurance or support on any pregnancy or planning for pregnancy issue, including mental health. 

The number is 0800 0147 800. 

The midwives will also answer your questions by email on [email protected]

It is a non-urgent line, offering general support and advice. We will not be able to make local referrals for you. 

If you have bleeding, pain or your baby's movements have changed, get in touch with your midwife or hospital straightaway. Read about other symptoms to look out for here.

Support with pregnancy loss

The Tommy's midwives are specialists who can support you with any aspect of pregnancy loss that would be helpful for you. 

We also have information here on any aspect of pregnancy loss.

Call 0800 0147 800 or email [email protected]

Peer support through Facebook groups

You can visit our Baby loss Facebook support group or our Pregnancy and parenting after loss Facebook support group to connect with others who have been through loss. Most people who have used these groups for peer support have said that they find them helpful.

Black and Mixed Black Helpline

We have a special helpline reserved for Black and Mixed Black women and birthing people. This is because this group has a higher risk of having pregnancy problems than other ethnicities.

The line is also staffed by midwives and if you are of Black or Mixed Black heritage they are there to support on any pregnancy-related issue, including loss. 

You can book your call with our Black and Mixed Black Helpline here.

Promoting the Tommy's Helpline Service

If you are a health professional and would like to make the women and birthing people you care for aware of our service contact [email protected] to request free contact cards or fliers.