Baroness Amos’ findings echo years of concern: maternity care is failing too many, especially those facing mental health difficulties. People aren’t being listened to, informed or treated fairly. This investigation must lead to safe, holistic and respectful care for all.
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We welcome news that Seren Lodge, a new specialist Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) in Chester, will open later this month. The eight-bed unit will support women and birthing people, their babies and families across Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales. Timely access to MBU care can life-changing.
Read and hear more about Tessa’s story of Termination for Medical Reasons as part of our This is Also Motherhood exhibition with Carolyn Mendelsohn: https://www.alsomotherhood.com/tessa #AlsoMotherhood
We are delighted to introduce our Story of Change concept, created for the Maternal Mental Health Councils Programme. Download here: https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/resources/?query=story+of+change
Young mums and birthing people face extra pressures; from isolation to navigating complex systems with a new baby. With Pilgrim Trust funding, MMHA and partners are delivering a new Link Work Service offering flexible support for mums aged 16–25.
💜 Read more on our Projects page.
Women, birthing people, families and staff are invited to share experiences of maternity & neonatal care in England via the National Maternity & Neonatal Investigation. Lived experience, including mental health, is vital to shaping better care. Please share only what feels safe 💙
As many as 1 in 4 women and birthing people will experience mental health problems around pregnancy. Download our Signs & Symptoms Checker here: https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/about-maternal-mental-health #ItStartsWithAwareness
📢 Real change isn’t seasonal. It’s shaped by people who show up and push for better systems of support. To our supporters, members and partners: thank you for the difference you make, day in and day out.
Reshare and tag us, your voice helps strengthen the collective impact 🤍
We’re proud to be working with @york.ac.uk and @ruthndwrites.bsky.social on a study exploring how community-based support can improve #mentalhealth in young mothers and birthing people under 25 💜 Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/perinatal-support
📢 Real change isn’t seasonal. It’s shaped by people who show up and push for better systems of support. To our supporters, members and partners: thank you for the difference you make, day in and day out.
Reshare and tag us, your voice helps strengthen the collective impact 🤍
