Mental health contributes to 10% of maternal deaths. Suicide is the second highest cause of death in women between 6 weeks and 1 year after the end of their pregnancy [(1)](#ref-0001). Non-pharmacological techniques can be used to improve maternal mental health. Abera et al demonstrated improvements in maternal mental health and pregnancy outcomes through the use of relaxation techniques [(2)](#ref-0002). Virtual reality (VR) creates a three-dimensional environment that a user interacts with using a headset and handheld controls. VR technology is a promising new option in improving mental health [(3)](#ref-0003). However, VR is a novel concept in maternal mental health and as such, there is a paucity of evidence supporting its use. The two published reports demonstrate that whilst VR can improve anxiety and stress during pregnancy, there may be certain patient groups who are disproportionately marginalised by this technology [(4, 5)](#ref-0004). This is the first work looking at VR in the perinatal mental health (PNMH) outpatient setting. This research letter proposes VR mindfulness as a novel and accessible way for maternity services to improve PNMH outcomes, patient satisfaction and increase clinic attendance across a range of services.