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.

4th July 2022 | 3 min read

A Year of Hope: the impact of Uned Gobaith in its first year

On 19 April 2021, the inpatient mother and baby unit (MBU) Uned Gobaith/Unit of Hope opened its doors for the first time to women, babies, and families in Wales affected by severe perinatal mental health problems.

20th June 2022 | 2 min read

A safe space to talk about perinatal mental health

As one of the UK’s most diverse, inclusive, and supportive parenting communities, attracting millions of unique users to the site every month, Netmums is acutely aware of how great perinatal mental health needs are.

24th May 2022 | 3 min read

Black women in the UK experience maternity discrimination and mixed care, according to a new report from Five X More

Black women in the UK experience maternity discrimination and mixed care, according to a new report from Five X More

20th May 2022 | 1 min read

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance celebrates 10 years of creating change for women and families

On Thursday 19 May, staff and trustees came together with Members, Lived Experience Champions and Perinatal Mental Health professionals to celebrate MMHA’s belated 10th anniversary.

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!

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