With an election due, we want to use our collective voice this #WMMHD24 (1 May) to advocate for the 1/5 mums who experience maternal mental health problems. But we need your help... Find out how to support our first-ever #MMHAdvocacyDay: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/advocacy-day #StrongerTogether

This week, we're shining a light on maternal mental health. Join us for #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek and help us to raise awareness. Let's get talking about postpartum psychosis. Together, we can make a difference. #MaternalMHMatters #PPPAwarenessDay PMHP UK @WMMHday

Maternal or perinatal mental health problems are more common than you might think, impacting at least 1 in 5 mums. But with the right care, it's possible to recover and even thrive! Find out more about maternal mental health at maternalmentalhealthalliance.org. #MMHAW24 #RediscoveringYou

We are looking to support Fathers of Autistic Children. Join us for a Fathers walk and talk? Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Contact: [email protected] dadmattersuk

Inequity in maternity care is still of concern across all areas of services. Amma Birth Companions 🧡 share their recent report that adds to the evidence and points out that so much more needs to be done. Read the article here: maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/inequities-in-…

For #Maternalmentalhealthawarenessweek, we at PMHP UK want to demystify perinatal mental illness. Here are some symptoms of #antenataldepression - pls seek support from your GP, Midwife or HV. Tommy's have great resources. #mmhaw #maternalmhmatters #perinatalmentalhealth

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk.

Welcome to Day Two of our PMHP UK #maternalmentalhealthawarenessweek- todays theme is Moving Together Through Your Changing World - in collaboration with Sport in Mind . #maternalmhmatters #movingtogetherthroughyourchangingworld #Rediscoveringyou #mmhaw #mmhaw24 #perinatalmh

The recent CQC Maternity Survey was published in February 2024. Findings continue to highlight a deterioration in women’s experiences of maternity care. In our ‘News & Views’ blog @samueltodd16 reviews the results, highlighting key areas for improvement 🔗 all4maternity.com/review-of-care…

Managing sensory issues, disruptions to routine, visitors, hormonal changes, baby's needs & communication, managing overwhelm & articulating distress can be difficult. Neurodivergent parents may struggle more than most with early parenting. #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek

During this week, you may hear the term 'perinatal mental health'. But what does perinatal mean? This covers the time from conception to 12 months after giving birth. #TuesdayTerminology #Perinatal #MaternalMHMatters #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek

There are some great events taking place this week in honour of BBLAW. We will be hosting our event this Saturday. Theme, Service Spotlight. Come and join us in discussing this important topic. Refreshments provided. Register your place. Link below. eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-baby-l…

Yesterday HOLDINGHERSPACE project participants received their second Oral History Training where we discussed how archives are cared for, shared, accessed, and used.  We looked at catalogues, finding aids and training on indexing and summarising interviews...

C L I N I C T A K E O V E R ✨️ We had a good day yesterday sharing a small part of our Untold Stories Exhibition as part of a Cultural Shaing hour at Saint Mary's Hospital put together with our @stmarysoxfordroadmvp Local Maternity Voices Partnership. Saint Mary's at MFT

This year's theme for Black History Month is 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride.'  In order to address inequalities in maternity care, we must stand up, use our power, and have pride in the care we provide to all of our communities, especially those with the greatest need.