News and blogs

All the latest news, comment and blogs from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, as well as new research and updates from the perinatal mental health community.

12th May 2022 | 3 min read

Flying Start pilot project: remote perinatal mental health screening

How the ‘Flying Start’ pilot project improved screening for perinatal mental health problems and women’s access to support in the South Wales Valleys.

10th May 2022 | 1 min read

Why Health Visitors Matter: A new report from the First 1001 Days Movement

The First 1001 Days Movement has launched ‘Why Health Visitors Matter’. The report contains a compilation of short statements by parents, professionals and charity leaders showing the breadth and depth of health visitors’ work, and its importance.

6th May 2022 | 1 min read

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge becomes Royal Patron of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance

We are immensely honoured that The Duchess has recognised and chosen to support the MMHA’s work by becoming our Royal Patron. The Duchess’ longstanding dedication to the Early Years and keen interest in mental health marry beautifully with our aims; it is a perfect partnership.

4th May 2022 | 2 min read

Investing in mental health support in pregnancy can save lives says RCM and MMHA

Lives can be saved with more investment and better support for women with maternal mental health problems in pregnancy and after birth, say the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA).

27th April 2022 | 3 min read

16,389 women were unable to access essential perinatal mental health care last year

According to analysis by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, thousands of new and expectant mothers with serious mental problems are missing out on vital specialist support.

16th March 2022 | 3 min read

Reflections from my first six weeks as CEO

I am now seven weeks into my role as CEO of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) and I have been incredibly impressed by the commitment of everyone I have had the pleasure of talking to. I met some of our members virtually when chairing the March member’s meeting, and the passion literally shone through the screen!

8th March 2022 | 3 min read

New project to boost maternal mental health services and protect mothers and their babies

The Amplifying Maternal Voices project aims to improve mothers’ and families’ access to support for their mental health, and is a collaboration between the Mental Health Foundation and the Maternal Mental Health Alliance.

1st March 2022 | 5 min read

Eating disorders and the perinatal period

A guest blog by Abigail Reynolds, Projects Coordinator & Perinatal Lead at Wednesday’s Child, about the perinatal period and potential triggers for anybody who has current or historic experience of an eating disorder.

21st February 2022 | 1 min read

Update on the rollout of specialist perinatal mental health services in Northern Ireland

Update on progress since the Minister for Health Robin Swann approved funding for the development of specialist Perinatal Mental Health Services in each of Northern Ireland’s five Health and Social Care Trusts.

2nd February 2022 | 2 min read

Elaine’s story: “Just maybe if they had joined the dots, I might not have become so unwell”

MMHA Lived Experience Champion, Elaine Coote, shares her experience of care for maternal mental illness and how she would have benefitted from a more joined-up, holistic approach.

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