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Join the fight for parents' mental health

We are driving change for women and their families

We are dedicated to breaking the silence and stigma surrounding mental health problems for expecting and new parents and we won't stop until all expecting and new parents have access to high-quality, compassionate care whenever they need it.

Run this marathon with us, however you can, for parents now and in the future.

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I have worked in perinatal mental health for over 40 years and only recently – largely due to the Maternal Mental Health Alliance – are we seeing the breakthroughs.

National Stakeholder

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Who we're fighting for

Read real-life stories from our amazing parents and MMHA Champions

4th January 2024 | 1 min read

Nicola (Derbyshire)

"I do wish a specialist in perinatal OCD had been available to me when I first needed support. This would have improved my recovery greatly."

8th June 2023 | 1 min read

Sapna (Bristol)

"In Asian culture, girls are expected to become mums and not complain if they do begin to struggle. That’s not right or fair."

6th March 2023 | 1 min read

Chrissy (Kent)

"I felt pressure as a Black mum that I'd be judged and not listened to. I was scared my children would be taken away."

2nd March 2023 | 2 min read

Eleanor (Bromley)

"I was assigned a perinatal mental health nurse and a nursery nurse, who worked with my baby and me on our bonding. It was invaluable being under their care."

13th December 2022 | 2 min read

Natalie (Barnsley)

"I do worry for other women experiencing perinatal OCD. Awareness and understanding needs to increase among healthcare professionals."

13th December 2022 | 2 min read

Lynette (Lisburn)

"Connecting with other women with similar experiences to mine has played a huge part in my recovery."
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