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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 17h

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...

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sipofcha.bsky.social @sipofcha.bsky.social · 6d

✨ Shubho Bijoya ✨ to my fellow Bengalis.

As Durga Puja ends, we celebrate resilience and the triumph of good over evil.

Change begins in our own circles-challenging harmful narratives, having brave conversations, and standing up for those made to feel unwelcome.

Let's choose compassion over hate💜

Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 7d

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.

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 7d

If recent events have impacted your mental wellbeing, you are far from alone in that.

Please reach out. Many of our members are already offering support to people in their networks. Send us a message if you’re not sure where to turn. Take care.

Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 7d

Nobody should live in fear because of their identity.

The word ‘Alliance’ is in our name for a reason; we are built on inclusivity, solidarity, and collective strength. Together, we must combat hatred and strive towards an equitable society where everyone is safe, respected, and cared for.

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 7d

And we will not stand for it.

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 7d

We have been particularly horrified by reports of women and birthing people being directly targeted in counter-protests and online, including the racism directed at members of our own community who work tirelessly to create safe spaces for vulnerable families impacted by perinatal mental illness.

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 7d

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.

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 9d

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...

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Centre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 16d

Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK 2025 is here! We’re proud to be partnering with The Motherhood Group and @mmhalliance.bsky.social
Together, we can change maternal mental health
outcomes. More at themotherhoodgroup.org/bmmhw25/
#MakeBlackMothersVisible #BMMHW2025
#TheMotherhoodGroup

We support Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK. Make Black Mothers Visible

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 21d

Northern Ireland is the only UK nation without an MBU, despite the need being identified nearly two decades ago. #EveryonesBusiness

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks to Amy for sharing her experience of PND and the lifesaving inpatient care she received at an MBU. With family ties to Northern Ireland, Amy reflected on how different her story might have been if that was where she was living at the time: www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...

'I had postnatal depression and here's why NI needs a dedicated perinatal unit'

"Women urgently need to see a Mother and Baby Unit in Northern Ireland because I'm proof of what a difference it has made for me and my family"

www.belfastlive.co.uk

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 23d

As last week’s MBRRACE-UK report highlighted, improving safety means more than preventing physical harm. If we are serious about safer maternity care, mental health must be treated on equal footing with physical safety. Every woman and birthing person deserves compassionate, safe, and holistic care.

Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 23d

Bereaved and harmed families’ voices will be central in shaping recommendations to urgently improve care and safety, and their courage and insight are hugely welcome

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 23d

Today, 14 NHS Trusts have been named as part of the rapid, independent national investigation into maternity and neonatal services led by Baroness Amos:
www.gov.uk/government/n...

14 NHS Trusts the focus of national maternity investigation

Government announces 14 hospital trusts to be looked at in a national investigation

www.gov.uk

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 27d

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

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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 29d

iHV publishes ‘Transforming Perinatal and Infant Mental Health: A mixed-methods evaluation of the iHV Champions Programme’
Results suggest that the Programme is a credible, effective, and scalable approach to workforce development and system transformation.
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · Aug 14

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...

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

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Centre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · Jul 31

🗣️"When Black mothers feel seen, respected and supported, this can have a powerful ripple effect on families, communities and future generations."

Caroline Bazambanza reflects on the need for spaces for Black mothers which provide safety, cultural affirmation & community healing tinyurl.com/bddp7ev7

Black maternal mental health – interconnected issues at the heart - Centre for Mental Health

Caroline Bazambanza reflects on the work of The Motherhod Group, and the need to build spaces for safety, cultural affirmation, and community healing.

www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · Aug 4

Feeding can be a challenging part of early parenthood. When it doesn’t go as expected, it can have a real impact on new parents’ mental health.

We’re pleased to hear that the DHSC will continue to fund the 24/7 National Breastfeeding Helpline for another year.

Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...

New wave of mums to benefit from 24/7 breastfeeding support

Thousands of mothers and babies will benefit from extended support to breastfeeding services this year.

www.gov.uk

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · Jul 28

“Postnatal depression is far more common than many people realise and can have a devastating impact on mothers, babies and families if left untreated.” Dr Trudi Seneviratne, Royal College of Psychiatrists

Read more: www.irvinetimes.com/news/nationa...

Up to 85,000 women may have had postnatal depression last year, analysis finds

The Royal College of Psychiatrists warned the conditions can be ‘truly devastating’ if left untreated.

www.irvinetimes.com

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