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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 Queen’s 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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Our friends at @wellspringsettlement are holding their next Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities Parenting Programme later this month.
📅Weekly from: Thursday 24th April, 9.15 to 12.15pm
📍Wellspring Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Bristol, BS5 0AX
💜Free bookable creche!
The course will help parents to:
☑️Build positive family relationships
☑️Manage anger and stress
☑️Implement effective discipline strategies
☑️Gain confidence and communication skills
☑️Understand child’s development
☑️Recognise and value family and cultural traditions
☑️Meet others and share ideas.
If you would like more information about the programme, just click here for a short video: https://youtu.be/yCxedEhop1k
🎟️Places are limited so book yours now!
More info on how to book on the image above 👆🏻
Wishing you an Eid Mubarak from all at Mothers for Mothers.
As Mother’s Day approaches, everyone at @mothers_for_mothers are thinking of all those who nurture.
Mother`s Day can be difficult for so many, for many different reasons.
For Mothers grieving a baby, child, adult child; those grieving for their own Mothers, those who have difficult family relationships or no relationships; those who long to be Mothers; those who have chosen not to be Mothers; those who nurture in many ways but who are not called Mother. We are thinking of you all.
We are also thinking especially of all those new Mothers we have met since last Mother’s Day who have allowed us to share this time with them.
Thank you to all those who have supported us and our aim to Mother the Mothers.
From One Mother to Another we wish everyone a happy and gentle Mother`s Day.
We are thrilled to have been chosen to benefit from this event being held at @beesesbristol. Thank you Zoe for organising and Beeses for hosting.
✨It means so much to us to be supported by others in our community.
If you would like to come along to enjoy some fun in a relaxed atmosphere with other mums, why not bag yourself a free ticket 🎟️ (🔗in the comments)
#SmallCharity #FundraisingEvents
25/03/2025
We are currently experiencing problems with our helpline if you are contacting us this evening please leave us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you need to speak to someone more urgently please use the following numbers...
Womankind 0117 9166461
Mindline 0117 2034419
Samaritans 116 123
Call 111 press 2 for mental health support
💜Have you ever thought about joining an event to raise money for @mothers_for_mothers?💜
This is exactly what Katelyn, pictured, did when she decided to run in the Bristol 10k in May as a way to remain fit & healthy after having her daughter and to prove to her that you can do anything you set your mind to!
After deciding on her challenge Katelyn, from Weston-super-Mare, decided to give back to say thank you for the support she received.
She says “Mothers for Mothers is a charity close to my heart. I hadn’t experienced the feelings I did after having my daughter before. All the hormones and emotions were incredibly strong but the team on the helpline validated my feelings and made me realise I wasn’t alone. For that I will always be grateful.
“I would encourage anyone thinking about taking part in the 10k or any other event to consider raising money for this incredible charity. You will feel supported, encouraged and most of all valued in whatever you are doing!”
✨Thank you Katelyn for everything you are doing. We are incredibly grateful for your support.
Drop a 💜in the comments if you would like more information about fundraising for Mothers for Mothers.
#SmallCharity #InvestingInCommunities #Fundraising
🏃♀️💜 Mothers for Mothers is the official charity @virtualrunneruk Virtual London Marathon! 💜🏃♂️
Are you ready to take on 26.2 miles and make a real difference? 🌍✨
Join Team Purple in the Virtual London Marathon and help us support mums facing perinatal mental health challenges.
📅 Date: 21-27 April
📍 Location: Anywhere you choose!
🎽 Why run for us? Every step you take helps provide vital support for mothers and families in need.
🏅 Reach the distance of 26.2 miles, submit your evidence by 30 April to claim one of these amazing medals.
💷Entry is £13 with 20% from every entry coming to #MothersForMothers
💻Set up a fundraising page to raise sponsorship from friends and family
💜 Sign up today and be part of something incredible!
Drop a 🏃♀️🏃♂️ in the comments or DM us for details of how to set up a fundraising page.
More information about the event on the link in the comments below 👇🏻
Let’s run, raise awareness, and change lives—one mile at a time! 💪💖
#VirtualLondonMarathon #MothersForMothers
In case this might be of interest to anyone our friends at Lifeboat are offering some paid for peer support sessions.
Please contact them for more information. More details above 👆🏻