Table 1

Intervention group schedule of events

Initial meeting with midwife facilitator10–15 min
Week 1–2Group 1 (face-to-face*) facilitated90 min
Additional one to one timeOptional 15 min
Self-help resourcesParticipant choice
Week 3–4Group 2 (online) facilitated90 min
Additional one to one timeOptional 15 min
Self-help resourcesParticipant choice
Week 5–6Group 3 (face-to-face*) facilitated90 min
Additional one to one timeOptional 15 min
Self-help resourcesParticipant choice
Week 7–8Group 4 (online) facilitated90 min
Additional one to one timeOptional 15 min
Self-help resourcesParticipant choice
Week 9–10Group 5 (group choice) peer-led90 min
Additional one to one timeOptional 15 min
Self-help resourcesParticipant choice
Week 11–12Group 6 (group choice) peer-led90 min
Additional one to one timeOptional 15 min
Self-help resourcesParticipant choice
  • *Face-to-face groups will be offered to women depending on the COVID-19 situation. These will be held in community healthcare settings. Local and national guidelines will be followed. Alternative online sessions can be arranged if required or preferred by participants. GDPR guidance for each NHS study site will be followed for online group sessions with regard to the permitted platforms and recording of meetings.