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.
Our network of Lived Experience Champions includes parents and their families whose lives have been impacted by perinatal mental illness. They share stories to help raise awareness, reduce stigma and influence positive change. Read Maela’s story: tinyurl.com/hjyjj2t3 #WorldPrematurityDay
November 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Our network of Lived Experience Champions includes parents and their families whose lives have been impacted by perinatal mental illness. They share stories to help raise awareness, reduce stigma and influence positive change. Read Maela’s story: tinyurl.com/hjyjj2t3 #WorldPrematurityDay
As an @agenda-alliance.bsky.social member, we’re honoured to represent #PerinatalMentalHealth in this collective movement for lasting change. Here’s to the next decade of progress, partnership, and a fairer future for all. 💜 #AllianceForChange
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
As an @agenda-alliance.bsky.social member, we’re honoured to represent #PerinatalMentalHealth in this collective movement for lasting change. Here’s to the next decade of progress, partnership, and a fairer future for all. 💜 #AllianceForChange
Today, the MMHA team is proud to join trailblazing women and allies at the @agenda-alliance.bsky.social Convention to celebrate a decade of impact and advocacy for women and girls at the sharpest end of inequality. 1/2 #AllianceForChange
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today, the MMHA team is proud to join trailblazing women and allies at the @agenda-alliance.bsky.social Convention to celebrate a decade of impact and advocacy for women and girls at the sharpest end of inequality. 1/2 #AllianceForChange
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...
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
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
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
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...
10 real and rarely told stories, shared through imagery, sound, and the written word.
Keep your eyes on this space and sign up to our mailing list to be the first in line for updates and tickets: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org #AlsoMotherhood
Keep your eyes on this space and sign up to our mailing list to be the first in line for updates and tickets: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org #AlsoMotherhood
August 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
10 real and rarely told stories, shared through imagery, sound, and the written word.
Keep your eyes on this space and sign up to our mailing list to be the first in line for updates and tickets: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org #AlsoMotherhood
Keep your eyes on this space and sign up to our mailing list to be the first in line for updates and tickets: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org #AlsoMotherhood
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
🔔 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...
The new plan offers a welcome focus on prevention and confirms the maternity investigation, which presents a real opportunity to improve perinatal mental health care. But without clear commitments, we risk leaving families behind.
Read our response: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/10-year...
Read our response: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/10-year...
July 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The new plan offers a welcome focus on prevention and confirms the maternity investigation, which presents a real opportunity to improve perinatal mental health care. But without clear commitments, we risk leaving families behind.
Read our response: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/10-year...
Read our response: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/10-year...
Started the survey but didn’t get a chance to finish? You can go back and complete it! It only takes 10 minutes, and your answers could help shape the future of perinatal mental health research bit.ly/PMHPriorities
July 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Started the survey but didn’t get a chance to finish? You can go back and complete it! It only takes 10 minutes, and your answers could help shape the future of perinatal mental health research bit.ly/PMHPriorities
Alongside the recently announced investigation into maternity services, today's Plan is a chance to listen to lived experience, build on progress, and push for equitable access to compassionate #PerinatalMentalHealth care.
We’re reviewing what this means for families & will share our response soon.
We’re reviewing what this means for families & will share our response soon.
July 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Alongside the recently announced investigation into maternity services, today's Plan is a chance to listen to lived experience, build on progress, and push for equitable access to compassionate #PerinatalMentalHealth care.
We’re reviewing what this means for families & will share our response soon.
We’re reviewing what this means for families & will share our response soon.
Last week, @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social asked the Government to prioritise maternal mental health in the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan for the NHS. The Leader of the House of Commons, Lucy Powell MP, gave assurances that maternal mental health would be addressed.
June 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Last week, @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social asked the Government to prioritise maternal mental health in the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan for the NHS. The Leader of the House of Commons, Lucy Powell MP, gave assurances that maternal mental health would be addressed.
Thank you to the MMHA champions for leading the co-production of the #ReadingWell for Families perinatal mental health resource, in collaboration with @readingagency.bsky.social. Their personal experience helped create a valuable source of comfort, hope and understanding to those who read them.
June 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Thank you to the MMHA champions for leading the co-production of the #ReadingWell for Families perinatal mental health resource, in collaboration with @readingagency.bsky.social. Their personal experience helped create a valuable source of comfort, hope and understanding to those who read them.