Bipolar disorder – pregnancy and childbirth

Pregnancy and bipolar

We provide answers to some of the more common questions asked by women with bipolar who are considering having a baby

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Nottingham online Support Group

Bipolar UK Nottingham Support Group meets on the first Thursday of the month. Book a ticket here via this link to join
Banning ECT would risk lives

Misconceptions around Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) create fear and stigmatise people using it as Bipolar UK's CEO Simon Kitchen explains
Carlisle and Penrith Support Group

Our Carlisle and Penrith support group meets online on the first Monday of the month
Borough Support Group

Our Borough support group meets online on the 3rd Tuesday of each month

Pregnancy & Childbirth for women with bipolar webinar

In the second of this four-part webinar series, Dr Clare Dolman looked at how pregnancy and childbirth affect women with bipolar.
Menopause & Bipolar Webinar video

In the third of this four-part webinar series, Dr Clare Dolman was joined by GP and menopause specialist, Dr Hannah Ward.
Pregnancy and Childbirth for women with bipolar webinar

In the second of this four-part webinar series, Dr Clare Dolman looked at how pregnancy and childbirth affect women with bipolar.
Medication and self-management keep me well

Gen Webster was diagnosed with bipolar in 2000. Here she explains how a combination of medication and self-management help her stay well
hormones and women who have bipolar

Dr Clare Dolman and Natasha Naomi Rea discuss the effects of hormones on women who have bipolar. This is the first in a four part online series, sponsored by Hypatia, in memory of Caroline Hinchliffe.
Breaking down stigma in the Black community

Bella talks about stigma in the Black community and how we can all play our part in breaking it
Bipolar UK evidence to inform women's health strategy

Bipolar UK's response to the government consultation and call for evidence to inform a Women's Health strategy 2021
Self-management webinar: women and bipolar

Part five of a series of webinars from the experts at Cardiff University covering the experience of women, pregnancy and childbirth
Bereavement Support

Other organisations that can offer support and information for any affected by a bereavement at any time, for any reason.
LGBTQ+ Support

Links to other websites and organisations that can offer you more specific support if you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Bipolar UK Mood Scale

Our mood scale can help you to keep track of your moods, and to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse
How do I know if I have bipolar?

What are the common signs of bipolar disorder
Join our eCommunity

Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar to chat and share experiences. it is also for those who think they may have bipolar.
Is there a test for bipolar?

How can you get a confirmation of bipolar disorder?
What causes bipolar?

Find out what we know about the causes of bipolar
Could mood swings mean bipolar?

An introduction to bipolar and how monitoring your moods and behaviour can help
Speak to our Peer Support Line

Free support and information from our helpline which is staffed by people who are affected by bipolar.
If I experience mood swings does that mean I have bipolar?

How bipolar mood swings are classified using a the Bipolar UK mood scale
What is rapid cycling bipolar?

Read about rapid cycling, a type of bipolar disorder
Bipolar UK Mood Diary

Using this mood diary alongside our mood scale will help you keep track of your moods, allowing you to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse.