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perinatal mental health supportWe offer maternal mental health and emotional wellbeing support, advice and information to women, birthing people and their families in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. As mothers who have lived experience of depression, anxiety and isolation during pregnancy or after the birth of one or more of our babies, we understand how hard early parenthood can feel and how difficult it can be to ask for help.
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Mothers for Mothers are delighted to have been awarded the Queenβs Award for Voluntary Service. This prestigious award is the highest recognition possible for VCSE groups in the UK. It recognises the dedication, commitment and passion of all of the women and birthing people with a lived experience of maternal mental illness, who have generously given their time, skills and compassion to support others. We are so proud that our wonderful team have been honoured in this way. It is very emotional to think about all the families that they have supported over 40 years. The women and birthing people who we walk alongside on their journey to recovery are the inspiration for all that we do. This honours their bravery.
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Mothers for Mothers are proud to be taking part in @marmalade_trust #LonelinessAwarenessWeek.
For Loneliness Awareness Week (9 - 15 June), the Mothers for Mothers Wellbeing walk brings our Peer Support Group outside. Walks in nature can provide significant mental health benefits.
Find our activities on their Connections Map! β¨
ποΈ 9 June, 10:00 - 12:00
π Page Park, Bristol BS16 5LU
ποΈ 10 June, 10:00 - 12:00
π St George`s Park, Bristol, BS5 7AA
ποΈ 12 June, 12:45 - 14:45
π Greville Smyth Park, Bristol, BS3 2EQ
π Watch this space for others we may announce
Want to take part in #LonelinessAwarenessWeek? Visit the Connection Map (link in #Marmalade Trust`s bio) to browse activities and add your own πΊοΈ
#MeetingLonelinessTogether #GlobalLonelinessAwarenessWeek #LAW25 #LonelinessAwarenessWeek2025 #MothersForMothers #Bristol #BristolEvents #MaternalMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Wellbeing
With coverage of this years @the_rhs - Chelsea Flower Show in full swing it is bringing back wonderful memories of the Mothers For Mothers garden winning the Peoples Choice award in 2022 πΊπͺ»πΉπ»π
with thank to @photostew for the fantastic photographs
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@rhschelsea @pollyanna_wilkinson @olicarteradventurousjoinery
With half term around the corner this is your reminder that the #MothersForMothers Scavenger Hunt, part of our Move For Maternal Mental Health Campaign and kindly hosted by @ritornolounge, is still available until the end of this month.
Pop into #RitornoLounge, grab a sheet, find the sites around the harbourside, pop some pics on socials (tagging us), and grab your free drink as your reward β
It`s a great way to entertain the little ones for a couple of hours - here`s one who thoroughly enjoyed her time taking in the sites and spending time in the outdoors.
@bristolfamilyblog @bristol247 @whats_on_bristol_ @bestofbristol @thebristolparent
Congratulations to Mummy Pig and family on the safe arrival of Evie πΌπ½ from everyone at #MothersForMothers π
While the safe arrival of a new baby is an exciting time it can also be overwhelming and challenging. One in four mums experience maternal mental health difficulties - feelings of anxiety, isolation and depression are common.
Everyone at Mothers for Mothers has a lived experience so we understand how hard early parenthood can feel and how difficult it can be to ask for help.
If Mummy Pig, or anyone else, experiences similar feelings we would encourage you to seek support π«±π»βπ«²π½
You can do this by calling our helpline or searching local organisations, if you are outside of our area, on @hmpartnership website.
@perinatalmhpartnership @mmhalliance @officialpeppa @people #MaternalMentalHealth #ExpectingPIGChanges
We are excited to share that Mothers for Mothers animation will be shown on @wethecurious_ big screen between 7am and 11pm each day for the next few months.
If anyone sees it please do share on social media and tag #MothersForMothers π
You might also be interested to know that they are showing a free screening of Disney Pixar`s Inside Out at 11am to mark the end of Mental Health Awareness Week. Head to their website for more information π
We are delighted that @rosiewithapen, Freelance writer and Blogger, has written a blog for Mothers for Mothers on How to Show Mothers Support During Mental Health Awareness Week 2025.
Head to the Blog page of our website for a read π
#MHAW25 #MaternalMentalHealth #Blog
Weβre reaching out to families who have experienced the stillbirth, death, or harm of their baby since 1st January 2019.
Your voices matter deeply. Please consider completing and sharing the MATREP survey.
Copy and paste the link - https://uom.link/matrepsurvey/
#matrep #survey
We`re now two weeks into May having seen Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week last week and this week being Mental Health Awareness Week.
ππ»ββοΈππ½ββοΈWho`s interested in taking part in our Move for Maternal Mental Health in May campaign (link in bio)?
Why not get together with a few friends, decide what how you`re going to take part (walk a distance over the course of a week, swim a certain distance, toddle round the park with the little ones) set up a fundraising page and ask friends and family to donate.
Our Business Manager, @kaeti76, has done just that and is walking 5km a day throughout May to raise awareness (and money) for the 1 in 5 women who experience a mental health challenge during the perinatal period.
Can you join her?
#MMHAW25 #MHAW25 #MothersForMothers