Talking to someone about your emotional wellbeing can help make sure you get the help and support you need
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.
Our Services
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.
Join us
We are recruiting a new Chair of Trustees for 2025. More information is available by downloading the candidate pack. You can contact our CEO, Maria Viner, to arrange an informal discussion on maria.viner@mothersformothers.co.uk
We are on Instagram
Last week we welcomed @bbcbreakfast to our #Patchway Support Group to highlight the need for more #PerinatalMentalHealth support services.
One in five women develop a mental illness during pregnancy or within the first year after birth. We are seeing more women than ever seeking support from #MothersForMothers across #Bristol, #NorthSomerset and #SouthGlocestershire, yet it comes at a time when funding is becoming more and more challenging.
To watch the full piece scroll to 9:17 on the clip in the comments 👇
@mmhalliance #MaternalMentalHealth #SmallCharity #PeerSupport
🗓️A date for your calendars🗓️
27 February, 11:00-14:00
South Bristol Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair
South Bristol Skills Academy
There will be a wide range of employers to talk to including the NHS, Medacs, Therma Mech, Bottleyard Studios and St Monica’s Trust.
Alongside the employers and apprenticeship providers, there will also be a number of support organisations.
There will also be universal services such as National Careers Service, Partners in Bristol, the City of Bristol College, Wheels to Work and more.
It should be a real opportunity to get a flavour of what is available and who might provide next steps in training or employment. More details on the fliers below 👇
We`re just five weeks in of the #MothersForMothers Comfort Zone course and mums are enjoying the opportunity to connect with others and have some space to relax with their babies.
We are thrilled to hear the positive feedback from our mums about the learning and topics but also the social aspect of the sessions too.
#MaternalMentalHealth #BuildingRelationships
Did you hear @bbc #WomansHour today? Laura Kyrke-Smith MP and Dr Alain Gregoire from the @mmhalliance discussed the need for more care and support for new mothers struggling with their mental health.
**Trigger warning - mention of suicide** so please look after yourself if you listen.
Link to the programme in the comments - scroll to 10:04 - 10:20 mins.
It highlights the importance of the work of #MothersForMothers - thank you to everyone who invests in our community to enable us to be able to continue providing our vital support services.
#PeerSupport #MaternalMentalHealth
A huge #ThankYou to our friends at @bristolhomebirth for their generous donation. Having our work appreciated and invested in by others in our community means a lot 💜
#MaternalMentalHealth #SmallCharity #MakingADifference
Our Zoom Peer Support Group-next one is FRIDAY 14th FEB
If you live in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire get ready for the weekend by joining us for online peer support from your fellow mothers, in an open and non-judgmental space, to talk about whatever is on your mind.
Please call the helpline 0117 9359366 to sign up for it.
Our peer support groups are a safe place for you to come and talk about how you feel with others who understand. It is also a chance to gain support and make social connections.
A new offer for the February Half Term. A safe place for children and a good place to meet other families in a friendly setting.
HWV - increasing the choices and opportunities available to local people so that they have a better quality of life and a higher standard of living, going above and beyond supporting the community.