Bipolar disorder – pregnancy and childbirth

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

Check out our blog: Women and bipolar for more stories and information

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Debt Advice

Links to organisations that can support you
Managing bipolar at university

Stay well with your bipolar at university with these helpful tips
Cognitive Impairment Research

If you have bipolar and would be interested in taking part in innovative research please do get in touch.
Let's talk bipolar with Simon Kitchen

Simon Kitchen is the CEO of Bipolar UK and in this episode we get to know a bit about him and how he came to work with Bipolar UK.

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.
Second Opinion Perinatal Service

Cardiff University offer a second opinion service for bipolar
Drug and Alcohol Service

Websites and organisations that offer support and information for substance use and misuse.
Armed Forces

Links to other websites and organisations that can offer information and support to current and former members of the armed forces, as well as their families.
Older People

Links to other websites and organisations that can offer support for older people.
New toolkit launched to ensure women better informed on valproate

A new toolkit has been launched to ensure women and girls are better informed about the risks of valproate during pregnancy.
What sort of medical help can I expect in pregnancy?

Medication guidance for women thinking about having a baby

Bipolar UK Mood Scale

Our mood scale can help you to identify your moods, whether depressive or high. Use it with our mood diary as a mood tracker.
How do I know if I have bipolar?

What are the common signs of bipolar disorder
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
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.
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

A mood diary helps you keep track of your moods. For use in conjunction with our mood scale giving you evidence to take to health professionals and to help you identify trends and triggers in your moods