A woman's experience of bipolar may be affected by hormones and different life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause.
Our eCommunity has sections dedicated to pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and menopause
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions relating to women and bipolar
We hold regular women's support meetings - check our online events page
A series of webinars hosted by Dr Clare Dolman exploring the different ways hormones can affect women with bipolar Read more
Janice Roberts says the menopause was probably the initial factor that triggered her first manic episode in 2001. Twenty years on, active management of her condition is helping her to live well Read more
Gen Webster was diagnosed with bipolar in 2000. Here she explains how a combination of medication and self-management help her stay well Read more
Bipolar UK's response to the government consultation and call for evidence to inform a Women's Health strategy 2021 Read more
Dr Clare Dolman and Prof Ian Jones ran a recent webinar on Bipolar, Pregnancy and Childbirth. Here are questions they were unable to answer on the night Read more
We held our 'Bipolar and Pregnancy Webinar' on 12 November. We were lucky to have Professor Ian Jones join Bipolar UK ambassador Clare Dolman to discuss bipolar disorder. Read more
The ins and outs of having a baby and being bipolar - Ellie writes about an online discussion led by Dr Clare Dolman, a bipolar researcher, about preparing for pregnancy and childbirth. Read more
Part five of a series of webinars from the experts at Cardiff University covering the experience of women, pregnancy and childbirth Read more
Jenny talks about her experiences of pregnancy with a diagnosis of bipolar and offers some advice on who to talk to, medication and monitoring your mood. Read more
Helen shares her experience of childbirth and what it's like as a mother living with bipolar. Read more
Resources for pregnant women with bipolar and for those looking after young children some suggestions to help stay well. Read more
Sian writes candidly about her pregnancy and bipolar diagnosis, and the message of hope she wants to give to any woman going through the same thing. Read more
Amy Perry shares an update on the Pregnancy and Childbirth Study and appeals for more women with bipolar to get involved Read more
Bipolar UK’s Clare Dolman talks to a couple, Jenny and Henry, about their experiences of postpartum psychosis after the birth of their second child. Read more
The largest study ever to examine the risk of birth defects in babies exposed to lithium provides valuable information. Read more
Clare Dolman reports on her new research involving contributions from Bipolar UK supporters. Read more