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.
We’re proud to be working with @york.ac.uk and @ruthndwrites.bsky.social on a study exploring how community-based support can improve #mentalhealth in young mothers and birthing people under 25 💜 Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/perinatal-support
December 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We’re proud to be working with @york.ac.uk and @ruthndwrites.bsky.social on a study exploring how community-based support can improve #mentalhealth in young mothers and birthing people under 25 💜 Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/perinatal-support
This photo shows just a few of the amazing attendees, shoutout to colleagues from Endometriosis UK, The Eve Appeal, Florence Nightingale Foundation, College of Sexual & Reproductive Health, Group B Strep Support, RCM, Twins Trust, and Wellbeing of Women.
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This photo shows just a few of the amazing attendees, shoutout to colleagues from Endometriosis UK, The Eve Appeal, Florence Nightingale Foundation, College of Sexual & Reproductive Health, Group B Strep Support, RCM, Twins Trust, and Wellbeing of Women.
In a new guest blog for MMHA, Lucienne Cooper from #DSUK outlines new research highlighting the effect of how Down syndrome screening is framed, discussed and results delivered can have an effect on #perinatalmentalhealth. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/4kysuf75
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
In a new guest blog for MMHA, Lucienne Cooper from #DSUK outlines new research highlighting the effect of how Down syndrome screening is framed, discussed and results delivered can have an effect on #perinatalmentalhealth. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/4kysuf75
Meet Naomi, our new Lived Experience Champion.
After a difficult pregnancy with type 1 diabetes & an eating disorder during the pandemic, she found support through peer networks & counselling. Perinatal mental health must be routine so no one struggles alone 💜
#PerinatalMentalHealth
After a difficult pregnancy with type 1 diabetes & an eating disorder during the pandemic, she found support through peer networks & counselling. Perinatal mental health must be routine so no one struggles alone 💜
#PerinatalMentalHealth
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Meet Naomi, our new Lived Experience Champion.
After a difficult pregnancy with type 1 diabetes & an eating disorder during the pandemic, she found support through peer networks & counselling. Perinatal mental health must be routine so no one struggles alone 💜
#PerinatalMentalHealth
After a difficult pregnancy with type 1 diabetes & an eating disorder during the pandemic, she found support through peer networks & counselling. Perinatal mental health must be routine so no one struggles alone 💜
#PerinatalMentalHealth
We’re amplifying the voices of women and birthing people facing addiction and perinatal mental health challenges.
Stigma harms, compassion heals.
In collaboration with Her Circle @hercirclene.bsky.social, we’re pushing for trauma-informed, joined-up care.
#AddictionAwarenessWeek
Stigma harms, compassion heals.
In collaboration with Her Circle @hercirclene.bsky.social, we’re pushing for trauma-informed, joined-up care.
#AddictionAwarenessWeek
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We’re amplifying the voices of women and birthing people facing addiction and perinatal mental health challenges.
Stigma harms, compassion heals.
In collaboration with Her Circle @hercirclene.bsky.social, we’re pushing for trauma-informed, joined-up care.
#AddictionAwarenessWeek
Stigma harms, compassion heals.
In collaboration with Her Circle @hercirclene.bsky.social, we’re pushing for trauma-informed, joined-up care.
#AddictionAwarenessWeek
The exhibition may be over but the This is Also Motherhood website is now live! Head over to discover 10 powerful stories of mental health, strength and survival #AlsoMotherhood #PerinatalMentalHealth
www.alsomotherhood.com
www.alsomotherhood.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The exhibition may be over but the This is Also Motherhood website is now live! Head over to discover 10 powerful stories of mental health, strength and survival #AlsoMotherhood #PerinatalMentalHealth
www.alsomotherhood.com
www.alsomotherhood.com
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