Maternal Mental Health Alliance
@mmhalliance.bsky.social
Award-winning charity and network of over 130 organisations working together with clinicians and experts by experience to make perinatal mental health #EveryonesBusiness.
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Today, I joined @mmhalliance.bsky.social in Parliament, where I heard directly from Black mothers.
Timely and effective support is transformative for maternal outcomes, yet Black mothers still face higher risks and systemic barriers to receiving appropriate care.
Timely and effective support is transformative for maternal outcomes, yet Black mothers still face higher risks and systemic barriers to receiving appropriate care.
November 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Today, I joined @mmhalliance.bsky.social in Parliament, where I heard directly from Black mothers.
Timely and effective support is transformative for maternal outcomes, yet Black mothers still face higher risks and systemic barriers to receiving appropriate care.
Timely and effective support is transformative for maternal outcomes, yet Black mothers still face higher risks and systemic barriers to receiving appropriate care.
A fantastic day of awareness raising and commitment to taking action on improving perinatal mental health support for Black mothers and their families. Read all about it: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/parliam...
November 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A fantastic day of awareness raising and commitment to taking action on improving perinatal mental health support for Black mothers and their families. Read all about it: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/parliam...
ICYMI: We’ve recapped @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social's introduction of "Sophie's Law" and the MBRRACE-UK debate in the House of Lords last month, including key questions from MMHA Chair Luciana Berger, Lord Patel and Baroness Gohir: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/sophies...
November 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
ICYMI: We’ve recapped @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social's introduction of "Sophie's Law" and the MBRRACE-UK debate in the House of Lords last month, including key questions from MMHA Chair Luciana Berger, Lord Patel and Baroness Gohir: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/sophies...
Donate before midday tomorrow (15 Oct) to be in with a chance to win a FREE copy of our ‘This is Also Motherhood’ book, signed by award-winning photographer, Carolyn Mendelsohn: lnkd.in/eqGUGf-9
October 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Donate before midday tomorrow (15 Oct) to be in with a chance to win a FREE copy of our ‘This is Also Motherhood’ book, signed by award-winning photographer, Carolyn Mendelsohn: lnkd.in/eqGUGf-9
We couldn't have created the Symptom Checker without donations from last year's Big Give campaign. Please help us reach our target this year so we can do even more: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
We're 18% of the way there with just two days to go. Donate or share now.
We're 18% of the way there with just two days to go. Donate or share now.
October 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We couldn't have created the Symptom Checker without donations from last year's Big Give campaign. Please help us reach our target this year so we can do even more: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
We're 18% of the way there with just two days to go. Donate or share now.
We're 18% of the way there with just two days to go. Donate or share now.
The MMHA Information Centre launched in May, funded entirely by last year’s Big Give donations. It’s already reaching 1000s of women and birthing people.
We’re taking part again to grow the Centre and reach even more families. Double your donation today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS... 💜
We’re taking part again to grow the Centre and reach even more families. Double your donation today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS... 💜
October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The MMHA Information Centre launched in May, funded entirely by last year’s Big Give donations. It’s already reaching 1000s of women and birthing people.
We’re taking part again to grow the Centre and reach even more families. Double your donation today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS... 💜
We’re taking part again to grow the Centre and reach even more families. Double your donation today: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS... 💜
Donations to the Maternal Mental Health Alliance are being doubled this week through the #BigGive Women and Girls campaign.
Help make twice the difference: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
Help make twice the difference: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Donations to the Maternal Mental Health Alliance are being doubled this week through the #BigGive Women and Girls campaign.
Help make twice the difference: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
Help make twice the difference: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS...
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✨ Shubho Bijoya ✨ to my fellow Bengalis.
As Durga Puja ends, we celebrate resilience and the triumph of good over evil.
Change begins in our own circles-challenging harmful narratives, having brave conversations, and standing up for those made to feel unwelcome.
Let's choose compassion over hate💜
As Durga Puja ends, we celebrate resilience and the triumph of good over evil.
Change begins in our own circles-challenging harmful narratives, having brave conversations, and standing up for those made to feel unwelcome.
Let's choose compassion over hate💜
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance is deeply appalled and heartbroken by the recent wave of anti-immigration marches and the racist and misogynistic abuse that has accompanied them.
October 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
✨ Shubho Bijoya ✨ to my fellow Bengalis.
As Durga Puja ends, we celebrate resilience and the triumph of good over evil.
Change begins in our own circles-challenging harmful narratives, having brave conversations, and standing up for those made to feel unwelcome.
Let's choose compassion over hate💜
As Durga Puja ends, we celebrate resilience and the triumph of good over evil.
Change begins in our own circles-challenging harmful narratives, having brave conversations, and standing up for those made to feel unwelcome.
Let's choose compassion over hate💜
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance is deeply appalled and heartbroken by the recent wave of anti-immigration marches and the racist and misogynistic abuse that has accompanied them.
October 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance is deeply appalled and heartbroken by the recent wave of anti-immigration marches and the racist and misogynistic abuse that has accompanied them.
In a new guest blog for the MMHA, @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social reflects on her recent cross-party roundtable on #PerinatalMentalHealth and how the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan can deliver lasting change for women, birthing people and families: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/10-year...
September 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
In a new guest blog for the MMHA, @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social reflects on her recent cross-party roundtable on #PerinatalMentalHealth and how the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan can deliver lasting change for women, birthing people and families: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/10-year...
Today, The Motherhood Group launched a new report exposing the urgent realities of Black maternal mental health in the UK.
Download: themotherhoodgroup.org/black-matern... #BMMHW2025
Download: themotherhoodgroup.org/black-matern... #BMMHW2025
September 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Today, The Motherhood Group launched a new report exposing the urgent realities of Black maternal mental health in the UK.
Download: themotherhoodgroup.org/black-matern... #BMMHW2025
Download: themotherhoodgroup.org/black-matern... #BMMHW2025
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Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK 2025 is here! We’re proud to be partnering with The Motherhood Group and @mmhalliance.bsky.social
Together, we can change maternal mental health
outcomes. More at themotherhoodgroup.org/bmmhw25/
#MakeBlackMothersVisible #BMMHW2025
#TheMotherhoodGroup
Together, we can change maternal mental health
outcomes. More at themotherhoodgroup.org/bmmhw25/
#MakeBlackMothersVisible #BMMHW2025
#TheMotherhoodGroup
September 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK 2025 is here! We’re proud to be partnering with The Motherhood Group and @mmhalliance.bsky.social
Together, we can change maternal mental health
outcomes. More at themotherhoodgroup.org/bmmhw25/
#MakeBlackMothersVisible #BMMHW2025
#TheMotherhoodGroup
Together, we can change maternal mental health
outcomes. More at themotherhoodgroup.org/bmmhw25/
#MakeBlackMothersVisible #BMMHW2025
#TheMotherhoodGroup
Black Maternal Mental Health Week begins today, returning for its 5th year, led by MMHA Member The Motherhood Group.
This week is about more than awareness. We'll be highlighting new research, sharing insights from lived experiences, and discussing how we translate evidence into action.
#BMMHW2025
This week is about more than awareness. We'll be highlighting new research, sharing insights from lived experiences, and discussing how we translate evidence into action.
#BMMHW2025
September 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Black Maternal Mental Health Week begins today, returning for its 5th year, led by MMHA Member The Motherhood Group.
This week is about more than awareness. We'll be highlighting new research, sharing insights from lived experiences, and discussing how we translate evidence into action.
#BMMHW2025
This week is about more than awareness. We'll be highlighting new research, sharing insights from lived experiences, and discussing how we translate evidence into action.
#BMMHW2025
Thanks to Amy for sharing her experience of PND and the lifesaving inpatient care she received at an MBU. With family ties to Northern Ireland, Amy reflected on how different her story might have been if that was where she was living at the time: www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
'I had postnatal depression and here's why NI needs a dedicated perinatal unit'
"Women urgently need to see a Mother and Baby Unit in Northern Ireland because I'm proof of what a difference it has made for me and my family"
www.belfastlive.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thanks to Amy for sharing her experience of PND and the lifesaving inpatient care she received at an MBU. With family ties to Northern Ireland, Amy reflected on how different her story might have been if that was where she was living at the time: www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
Today, 14 NHS Trusts have been named as part of the rapid, independent national investigation into maternity and neonatal services led by Baroness Amos:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
14 NHS Trusts the focus of national maternity investigation
Government announces 14 hospital trusts to be looked at in a national investigation
www.gov.uk
September 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today, 14 NHS Trusts have been named as part of the rapid, independent national investigation into maternity and neonatal services led by Baroness Amos:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The latest MBRRACE report is as devastating as ever.
Mental health must be at the heart of maternity safety.
Every life lost is one too many.
Read our full response: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/mbrrace...
#PerinatalMentalHealth #MakeAllCareCount
Mental health must be at the heart of maternity safety.
Every life lost is one too many.
Read our full response: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/mbrrace...
#PerinatalMentalHealth #MakeAllCareCount
September 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The latest MBRRACE report is as devastating as ever.
Mental health must be at the heart of maternity safety.
Every life lost is one too many.
Read our full response: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/mbrrace...
#PerinatalMentalHealth #MakeAllCareCount
Mental health must be at the heart of maternity safety.
Every life lost is one too many.
Read our full response: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/mbrrace...
#PerinatalMentalHealth #MakeAllCareCount
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iHV publishes ‘Transforming Perinatal and Infant Mental Health: A mixed-methods evaluation of the iHV Champions Programme’
Results suggest that the Programme is a credible, effective, and scalable approach to workforce development and system transformation.
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Results suggest that the Programme is a credible, effective, and scalable approach to workforce development and system transformation.
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
September 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
iHV publishes ‘Transforming Perinatal and Infant Mental Health: A mixed-methods evaluation of the iHV Champions Programme’
Results suggest that the Programme is a credible, effective, and scalable approach to workforce development and system transformation.
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Results suggest that the Programme is a credible, effective, and scalable approach to workforce development and system transformation.
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK is less than 4 weeks away (22–28 Sept), led by MMHA member The Motherhood Group.
The theme: Make Black Mothers Visible
The goal: Amplify voices, share policy solutions & highlight safe, culturally-informed support options.
#BMMHW2025 #MakeBlackMothersVisible
The theme: Make Black Mothers Visible
The goal: Amplify voices, share policy solutions & highlight safe, culturally-informed support options.
#BMMHW2025 #MakeBlackMothersVisible
August 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK is less than 4 weeks away (22–28 Sept), led by MMHA member The Motherhood Group.
The theme: Make Black Mothers Visible
The goal: Amplify voices, share policy solutions & highlight safe, culturally-informed support options.
#BMMHW2025 #MakeBlackMothersVisible
The theme: Make Black Mothers Visible
The goal: Amplify voices, share policy solutions & highlight safe, culturally-informed support options.
#BMMHW2025 #MakeBlackMothersVisible
Baroness Amos will lead the NHS maternity & neonatal care investigation. We welcome the timeline & focus on families’ voices but seek clarity on mental health inclusion. As the most common perinatal complication & a leading cause of death, it must be: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/barones...
August 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Baroness Amos will lead the NHS maternity & neonatal care investigation. We welcome the timeline & focus on families’ voices but seek clarity on mental health inclusion. As the most common perinatal complication & a leading cause of death, it must be: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/barones...
We’ve been working on something special with artist Carolyn Mendelsohn and 10 incredible women. Today, we’re proud to reveal the name of our upcoming exhibition. #AlsoMotherhod
August 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
We’ve been working on something special with artist Carolyn Mendelsohn and 10 incredible women. Today, we’re proud to reveal the name of our upcoming exhibition. #AlsoMotherhod
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🗣️"When Black mothers feel seen, respected and supported, this can have a powerful ripple effect on families, communities and future generations."
Caroline Bazambanza reflects on the need for spaces for Black mothers which provide safety, cultural affirmation & community healing tinyurl.com/bddp7ev7
Caroline Bazambanza reflects on the need for spaces for Black mothers which provide safety, cultural affirmation & community healing tinyurl.com/bddp7ev7
Black maternal mental health – interconnected issues at the heart - Centre for Mental Health
Caroline Bazambanza reflects on the work of The Motherhod Group, and the need to build spaces for safety, cultural affirmation, and community healing.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
July 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🗣️"When Black mothers feel seen, respected and supported, this can have a powerful ripple effect on families, communities and future generations."
Caroline Bazambanza reflects on the need for spaces for Black mothers which provide safety, cultural affirmation & community healing tinyurl.com/bddp7ev7
Caroline Bazambanza reflects on the need for spaces for Black mothers which provide safety, cultural affirmation & community healing tinyurl.com/bddp7ev7
Feeding can be a challenging part of early parenthood. When it doesn’t go as expected, it can have a real impact on new parents’ mental health.
We’re pleased to hear that the DHSC will continue to fund the 24/7 National Breastfeeding Helpline for another year.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
We’re pleased to hear that the DHSC will continue to fund the 24/7 National Breastfeeding Helpline for another year.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
New wave of mums to benefit from 24/7 breastfeeding support
Thousands of mothers and babies will benefit from extended support to breastfeeding services this year.
www.gov.uk
August 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Feeding can be a challenging part of early parenthood. When it doesn’t go as expected, it can have a real impact on new parents’ mental health.
We’re pleased to hear that the DHSC will continue to fund the 24/7 National Breastfeeding Helpline for another year.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
We’re pleased to hear that the DHSC will continue to fund the 24/7 National Breastfeeding Helpline for another year.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
“Postnatal depression is far more common than many people realise and can have a devastating impact on mothers, babies and families if left untreated.” Dr Trudi Seneviratne, Royal College of Psychiatrists
Read more: www.irvinetimes.com/news/nationa...
Read more: www.irvinetimes.com/news/nationa...
Up to 85,000 women may have had postnatal depression last year, analysis finds
The Royal College of Psychiatrists warned the conditions can be ‘truly devastating’ if left untreated.
www.irvinetimes.com
July 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
“Postnatal depression is far more common than many people realise and can have a devastating impact on mothers, babies and families if left untreated.” Dr Trudi Seneviratne, Royal College of Psychiatrists
Read more: www.irvinetimes.com/news/nationa...
Read more: www.irvinetimes.com/news/nationa...
🔔 The @jameslindalliance.bsky.social survey closes at the end of the week.
We're asking people with lived experience and professionals who work with families to help shape the top research priorities in #PerinatalMentalHealth.
It should only take 10mins but you can save & return: lnkd.in/em5-sZ5b
We're asking people with lived experience and professionals who work with families to help shape the top research priorities in #PerinatalMentalHealth.
It should only take 10mins but you can save & return: lnkd.in/em5-sZ5b
July 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
🔔 The @jameslindalliance.bsky.social survey closes at the end of the week.
We're asking people with lived experience and professionals who work with families to help shape the top research priorities in #PerinatalMentalHealth.
It should only take 10mins but you can save & return: lnkd.in/em5-sZ5b
We're asking people with lived experience and professionals who work with families to help shape the top research priorities in #PerinatalMentalHealth.
It should only take 10mins but you can save & return: lnkd.in/em5-sZ5b
🚨 1 in 3 women who died during or after pregnancy had social care involvement. New research from KCL, Uni of Oxford and @birthcompanions.bsky.social calls for joined-up, trauma-informed care that supports mothers as well as babies. Read more: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/new-stu...
July 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🚨 1 in 3 women who died during or after pregnancy had social care involvement. New research from KCL, Uni of Oxford and @birthcompanions.bsky.social calls for joined-up, trauma-informed care that supports mothers as well as babies. Read more: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/new-stu...