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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 16h

From all of us at Birth Companions – and from the women and babies whose lives you’ve touched – thank you. Hope begins here, with you.
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#HopeBeginsHere #WGMF

Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 16h

For 30 years, Birth Companions has stood with women facing the hardest circumstances imaginable - and your kindness means we can keep being there with love, care and compassion.
Read more about all this work, in our latest Impact Report for 2024/25: www.birthcompanions.org.uk/articles/imp...
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Impact Report 2024-2025

The annual Impact Report from Birth Companions

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 16h

Because of you, more women will have someone by their side in labour, more new mothers will have food and essentials, and more babies will start life with something special that’s just for them.
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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we smashed our Big Give target and raised over £26,000 to support pregnant women, mothers and babies experiencing severe disadvantage. Donations were doubled through the Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund, until we hit our target, meaning twice the impact.
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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 1d

Less than 24 hours to go! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far and helped us hit our target. Match funding may have ended, but there is still time to donate and support us to stand alongside pregnant women, mothers and their babies facing incredibly difficult circumstances: bit.ly/439N5Sr

Birth Companions – Big Give

At Birth Companions we believe that no woman should go through pregnancy, birth and early motherhood alone. That’s why we offer practical and emotional support to women experiencing severe…

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 2d

Just 48 hours left to donate through the Big Give! Our match funding may have ended, but we still need your help. This is our only fundraiser this year, and your support enables us to stand alongside pregnant women, mothers and babies facing incredibly difficult circumstances. DONATE: bit.ly/439N5Sr

Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 5d

Every pound you donate until midday on 15 October will be doubled by The Big Give until we hit our £10k target and match funding runs out.

DONATE VIA THE BIG GIVE: bit.ly/439N5Sr

#HopeBeginsHere #WGMF

Birth Companions – Big Give

At Birth Companions we believe that no woman should go through pregnancy, birth and early motherhood alone. That’s why we offer practical and emotional support to women experiencing severe…

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 5d

The women we support tell us what it means to be seen, heard and cared for in some of the most difficult and isolating circumstances.

“Without them I couldn’t have the confidence to give birth. I am so grateful that there is a service that offers women a voice and support.”

DONATE: bit.ly/439N5Sr

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 6d

DONATE NOW and make double the difference for pregnant women, mothers and babies experiencing severe disadvantage in the UK today.

Every £ you donate until midday on 15th October will be matched, until we hit our £10k target. DONATE: bit.ly/439N5Sr

#HopeBeginsHere #WGMF #BirthCompanions #BigGive

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 7d

From 8–15 October, every donation to Birth Companions via the Big Give will be doubled until the match funding runs out – unlocking up to £20,000 to support women and babies experiencing severe disadvantage.

One donation. Twice the impact.

🌟Donate today: bit.ly/439N5Sr

#HopeBeginsHere #WGMF

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 7d

HOPE Boxes are now live across South East London! 🎉

We've been part of the Giving HOPE project since day one, working alongside the inspiring HOPE Mothers who designed these boxes.

We couldn't be more thrilled to see them rolling out to more areas across the country.

Read more: bit.ly/3KGgAVJ

HOPE Boxes launched across south east London, connecting birth mothers with their children - South East London ICS

On 30 September, midwives, social workers, community services professionals, researchers, and people with lived experience gathered at a moving but uplifting event to celebrate the launch of HOPE (Hol...

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 9d

Save the Date! Our week-long Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund campaign kicks off on Wed 8 Oct, midday. This means donations will be doubled until we hit our £10k target. Keep an eye on our website and social channels for updates at 12pm on Wednesday. #WGMF

Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 9d

We’re delighted to welcome Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti as Birth Companions’ new #ambassador - a writer for stage, screen and radio whose work has broken new ground and challenged audiences for over two decades. www.birthcompanions.org.uk/articles/gur...

Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 21d

Read our full response to the Sentencing Bill on our new website: www.birthcompanions.org.uk/articles/sen...

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 22d

Any positive impact of this Bill for pregnant women & mothers of young children will depend on its implementation, as much as the letter of the law itself. This will require strong and hyper-focused effort from the Women’s Justice Board & delivery group.

Read our full response: bit.ly/42EIZS5

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Sentencing Bill: Good, bad, or somewhere in between?

A response to the Sentencing Bill from the Birth Companions Institute

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 22d

And yet, there is also much to be concerned about.

The proposal to publish names and photo of those undertaking unpaid work as part of a community order is particularly alarming. It stigmatises those serving community orders, and would inevitably bring harm to children and wider family.

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 22d

We’re celebrating the inclusion of specific bail provisions for pregnant women, parents of dependent children and victims of domestic abuse.

This presents a major step forward – one we have long called for – and could significantly reduce the alarming number of women held in prison on remand.

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · 22d

Good, bad, or somewhere in between?

The government’s new Sentencing Bill has given us all a lot to think about.

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Sentencing Bill: Good, bad, or somewhere in between?

A response to the Sentencing Bill from the Birth Companions Institute

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · Sep 15

We’re gathered at @impurbanhealth.bsky.social for the launch of the #BirthCompanionsInstitute. Thank you to our brilliant speakers @mayasikand.bsky.social, @karenb-2.bsky.social, Ivie Itoje from @wen-uk.bsky.social, Brooklyn and Tuesdae from our Lived Experience Programme, and Hannah Rayment-Jones.

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · Sep 15

Now, with the #BirthCompanionsInstitute, we are taking that work to the next level through research, public affairs, policy, campaigns, consultancy, the law and the media.

We’re here to drive radical change. Join us.

Learn more birthcompanions.org.uk/institute

Read our blog bit.ly/47KeVYG

Introducing the Birth Companions Institute

A new centre of expertise for better care, equity and justice in pregnancy and early motherhood

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · Sep 15

For 30 years we’ve supported women and babies facing severe disadvantage, and worked to change the structures, systems and services that shape their lives.

#BirthCompanionsInstitute #1001Days

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · Sep 15

Today we’re launching the Birth Companions Institute, a new centre of expertise dedicated to achieving better care, equity and justice for pregnant women and mothers, and their babies.

#BirthCompanionsInstitute #1001Days

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · Sep 15

Annabel’s commitment to equity in healthcare and support for women facing the toughest challenges makes her an inspiring partner for Birth Companions.

We are honoured to have her by our side.

www.birthcompanions.org.uk/people/dr-an...

Dr Annabel Sowemimo, Doctor, academic, activist and writer at Birth Companions

We are proud to welcome Dr Annabel Sowemimo as Birth Companions’ new ambassador.

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · Sep 15

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Annabel Sowemimo as Birth Companions’ new ambassador.

A doctor, academic, activist, writer & founder of the Reproductive Justice Initiative, Annabel's work focuses on tackling health inequalities, racial disparities and improving access to care for marginalised groups.

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Birth Companions @birthcompanions.bsky.social · Sep 12

We’re getting ready to launch something special next week, building on our 30 years of experience.

Keep an eye on our website and social channels for updates.

#BirthCompanionsInstitute

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