We’re pleased to announce that The Motherhood Group can now offer black mums with FREE doula support. We believe that everyone has a right to have a positive and supported birth experience. Share & Register > themotherhoodgroup.com/doula-support

Our report shows that 9 in 10 women’s birth choices were impacted by COVID independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

We wanted to round off the #fivexmoreaw20 awareness week with a series of asks and a list of what we want to see change. These statistics have been rising for decades and it’s completely unacceptable (THREAD)

Here's a great @bestbeginnings resource listing sources of support for pregnant families and new parents during Covid tinyurl.com/yc5tcfh6 Maternal Mental Health Alliance PMHP UK First 1001 Days Parent-Infant Foundation Make Birth Better DorPip Royal College of Midwives 💙 iHV RoyalCollegeObsGyn

Our first article on birth trauma reports the positive impact of good maternity support...and it’s published TODAY! Alyson Norman Professor Jackie Andrade and Alison Bacon magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.129…

Still needing #Midwives #healthvisitors #healthcareprofessionals for important #suicideresearch looking at the acceptability of asking different suicide questions during #pregnancy & after birth. Details & eligibility below ⬇️ Please RT 🙏🏻 #maternalmentalhealth #maternalmhmatters

We asked 260 fathers and FULL report coming out on World Suicide Prevention Day with ScottMair Thanks to Sarah Mair for putting it all together! EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) ensures fair treatment and opportunity for all. #Howareyoudad

Carnival day two is in full swing. 🎊 Singer Alexandra Burke joined The Utopia Band wearing breast pumps under their costumes. They are part of the Pumps on Parade campaign, tackling taboos about breastfeeding and pumping in public. Read more: bbc.in/3CGrcxN

Final call to register to the National Centre for Family Hubs’ conference on 8th Sept. We look forward to learning more from staff working within Westminster City Council around ‘Co-producing accessible and inclusive family hubs' – sign up closes 7th Sept at 3pm annafreud.org/training/train…

📢OPEN ACCESS Valérie Avignon, David Baud, Laurent Gaucher, Corinne Dupont, Antje Horsch Childbirth experience, risk of PTSD and obstetric and neonatal outcomes according to antenatal classes attendance #childbirth #birthtrauma #obstetrics #neonatal

“There is no scientific logic behind waiting until a woman has had 3 miscarriages to provide care. We don’t wait for someone to have 3 heart attacks to take them seriously.” Prof Prof Arri Coomarasamy OBE MBChB MD FRCOG FMedSci speaking on why the graded model of care is so crucial. #MiscarriageMatters

According to the CQC, two thirds of maternity services in England DO NOT meet required safety standards. Read this short Board report to see what the NHS England team is saying they are doing. Is it enough? england.nhs.uk/long-read/upda…

Very brave of Rianna to make this public statement. Women should never be forced to give birth alone in prison.

Latest MBRRACE UK perinatal confidential enquiry reports published today comparing the care of Asian, Black and White women whose babies died. Download the full report and recommendations:buff.ly/2HR30eT  buff.ly/47WBRkz TIMMS NPEU-Oxford

NEWS: Today I am announcing the launch of a new national inquiry on birth trauma- the first in UK Parliament’s history- to understand how we can better help mums across this country. We will be publishing a report with recommendations to Government👇Department of Health and Social Care Maria Caulfield.

Following my national campaign, I’m delighted that at the Women’s Health Summit today the Health Secretary has confirmed that birth trauma has been added to the Women’s Health Strategy and is now a priority for the Government in 2024.

Join the 90+ VCSEs in #perinatalmentalhealth who've made a submission to appear on our England-wide map of services & make sure parents & health professionals can find you. It's important services from under-represented communities feature. Submit here: heartsandmindspartnership.org/vcse/join-us

Today’s publication day! I’m on my way down from #Stafford to Parliament to present a copy of our Birth Trauma Inquiry report in person to the Prime Minister with our recommendations on how to improve maternity care. Thankyou to everyone who gave us evidence 🙏#birthtraumainquiry

The prime minister being presented with our report into birth trauma.

The RCOG has announced its five calls to action for the next UK government. Addressing these actions will be essential to improving the health of women and girls throughout the life course, both in the UK and globally. Read more brnw.ch/21wJRXo