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It's Black Maternal Mental Health Week ( #BMMHW23 #BMMHW ). This year's theme is #BreakingCulturalBarriers . A lack of understanding and awareness of different cultures can affect the experiences of Black mothers. In pregnancy and in the early stages of motherhood. Hear from some
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@Funk2funkDiaz @SkyNews Black women in the UK are FOUR times more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth than white women in the UK. Hope this gives you some perspective.
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Thank you! The first ever Black Maternal Health Conference UK #BMHCUK was everything that we had envisioned and more+ Black mothers, pregnant women, midwives, obstetricians, GP’s, MP’s, charity CEO’s, grass-root organisations, allies, commercial partners, clinical negligence
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Not long till the first Black Maternal Health Conference UK and we’re incredibly excited to have our opening remarks from Prof. Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE ( @TeamCMidO ) Chief Midwifery Officer and Midwife to Dutchess of Cambridge. Registration is almost full -
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What some services think stigma for a Black mum is Vs. What stigma really is for a Black mum 💖 #blackmaternalhealth #blackmaternalmentalhealth #stigma
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The Motherhood Group presents Black Maternal Health Conference UK, bridging the gap between Community, Service providers and Industries. Register here:
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Listening deeply to the voices and lived experiences of black women and birthing people is a vital part of taking an anti-racist approach to improving Black maternal mental healthcare: -Centering those impacted helps identify where care is undermined by systemic and interpersonal
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“My blackness is not something to be “fixed” with induction.” #NotSoNice
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Sadly, this happens far too often. All pregnant women, regardless of race, deserve compassionate and respectful maternity care that addresses their concerns and meets their needs.
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I’m in my third trimester & I’ve never met my midwife. Every appointment I have she’s apparently “off sick”. When I have concerns & call the hospital I ask to be put through to her they can’t find her & put me on hold for more than an hour 😕
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Will you be taking part in this year’s Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK? Theme: Breaking Cultural Barriers This is not only essential for the well-being of individual mothers but also for building healthier communities and promoting positive outcomes for future
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As a mother, it’s possible to feel two seemingly conflicting emotions at the same time, and this is perfectly normal. You can be both. The Motherhood Group
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Janet Fyle, from the Royal College of Midwives encourages mothers to speak up & be open with their midwives during pregnancy, labour and postpartum. In this video, Janet reminds us that there is no shame in speaking to your midwife about your mental health and getting the
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@Funk2funkDiaz @SkyNews Sadly, this is the case and those are the factual statistics. It has nothing to do with health and everything to do with treatment based on race. More information on our page if you want to take a look 🫶🏾
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The Motherhood Group is thrilled to announce that our Black Maternal Health Conference UK is back to bridge the gap between Community, Service providers and Industries! Register today to avoid disappointment >
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We’re very excited to announce this year’s Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK!
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Motherhood is never easy, so we need to raise each other up. Here are our top tips on how you can empower a fellow mother.
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The latest MBRRACE-UK perinatal confidential enquiry report launch is today! We have created simplified key messages relating the poorer care Black mums received. Sandra Igwe @sandeeigwe , CEO of The Motherhood Group, will be speaking at the official virtual conference about
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What's happening during Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK? #BMMHW23 #BMMHW Today marks the first day of our inaugural Black Maternal Mental Health Week here in the UK. Thank you for joining this crucial awareness campaign and call to action around the mental wellbeing of Black
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Check out our CEO’s @sandeeigwe live interview on Channel 5 news about her thoughts on maternal mental health since @MidwivesRCM launched their new ‘roadmap’ report. Make sure you’re getting involved in Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK, coordinated by @MotherhoodGroup -
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Day 1: Black Maternal Mental Health Week - let’s discuss Equity & Inequalities. Black mothers are least likely to seek support & treatment for postnatal mental illness & the least likely to receive ongoing treatment in comparison to our white counterparts #BMMHW22
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Today is the start Black Maternal Mental Health Week. Meet Jenny, Sharon & Kandace who share their experience with perinatal mental health problems as black women. We need #BMMHW20 + our voices will be heard. To continue the video & to support:
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Our CEO is a woman of all talents! We are so proud of @sandeeigwe and this amazing appearance on BBC News Night where she sat on a live panel and so eloquently shared her thoughts about the future of UK healthcare, marking the NHS’s 75th anniversary. We will continue to
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Register here [ ] for Black Maternal Mental Health Weeks main event! Complimentary mocktails, canapés and discussions - all are welcome. @MotherhoodGroup are so excited to announce the launch of our short film on Black Maternal Mental Health at our
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Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK 2022 #BMMHW22 - save the dates: 26th Sept - the 2nd Oct The theme: Equity in Black Women’s Maternal Mental Health Journey. Subscribe to our newsletter as we share further details of the focus points for each day.
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Speaker updates 📣✨ #BMHCUK Dr. Natalie Darko Associate Professor at the University of Leicester & Director of Inclusion at the Leicester NIHR Biomed Research Centre. Leading on the session “Engaging minority ethnic groups in health research. Are Black mums hard to reach?”
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Currently a woman must have THREE miscarriages or one late miscarriage before they’re referred for specialist support by their GP - @tommys wants to change that They have a miscarriage support tool for anyone who’s suffered from one in order to tackle the unjust miscarriage
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Black Motherhood & Mental Health Stigma: Some stigma is based on cultural beliefs & from within the system. Black women are least likely to seek mental health support. Professionals in the UK lack training in understanding Black women's mental health.
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A big thank you to our founder @sandeeigwe for making this event come to life and thank you to everyone that attended and supported✨❤️🙌🏾 #BMHCUK
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Black women are more likely to die from complications surrounding pregnancy and childbirth than white women. Through @MotherhoodGroup we’ve created a safe space for black mothers to speak about their pregnancies, birth and postpartum experiences.
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Janet Flye MBE Professional Policy Advisor @MidwivesRCM and Jane Bekoe Head of Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion also at the RCM discuss stigma and Black motherhood for Black Maternal Mental Health Week. #BMMHW22
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Today is the third day of Black Maternal Mental Health Week #BMMHW21 and we'll be speaking of the role of the community and how this positively or negatively impacts black mothers, our mental health, and how services can integrate with the community for better outcomes.
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Black Maternal Mental Health Week, coordinated by @MotherhoodGroup wouldn’t have been possible without all of your involvement. Thanks to every Black mum who contributed, every organisation who supported, and every individual who took part in raising awareness🤎 #BMMHW22
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Today’s the first day of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 and this years theme is Journeys to Recovery. @MotherhoodGroup are members of @PMHPUK so please do take part in the themes, continue to hold and join in valuable conversations around maternal mental health.
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We’re excited to share more amazing speakers for the up coming 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗨𝗞 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯. We’ll be joined by @_MarsLord discussing ‘systemic racism, human rights and structural change’ - she’s a powerhouse in the game!
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The Motherhood Group has highlighted some of the key findings from MBRRACE-UK's recently published report The Saving Lives Improving Mothers’ Care 2022 which shows that: 🧵
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Be the friend you wish you had when your babies were newborns.
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In support of #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek , and the theme ‘breaking cultural barriers’, Jayde from @mentalhealth has one clear message: Don’t make assumptions. It’s often assumed that Black mothers don’t want to speak about their mental health. Or that they don’t want to talk
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We’re please to continue to provide culturally appropriate peer support to Black mums in Lambeth, Southwark and beyond.
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@AnansiTheatre Meanwhile in London, @MotherhoodGroup has received £9.7k to continue vital practical & emotional support for new mums from Lambeth & Southwark’s Black and minority ethnic community. Find out more:
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As we round up Black Maternal Mental Health Week #BMMHW23 Let us reflect and recap on what we've learnt, and discussed over the last few days: 1. Breaking down cultural barriers is imperative for improving black maternal mental healthcare through, 2. Community-based interventions
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Thank you to the 80+ attendees that joined our Barriers to Access and Stigma Webinar this afternoon for #BMMHW23 - We touched on the "angry black woman" stereotype and how this can negatively impact a Black mother's care, leading to minimisation of pain/symptoms, under-diagnosis
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“Being around mothers who have been through the same experiences, especially during and after pregnancy, is a form of support.” -Black Mums Brunch
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If you want to support maternal mental health within the black community, please take part in the UKs first awareness week for maternal mental #BMMH20 with @MotherhoodGroup #PNDHour
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Over the last 18 months, The Motherhood Group has supported Black mothers with free counselling for those experiencing perinatal mental health challenges, through our partnership with MumsAid. We have offered a total of 170 sessions to Black mothers.
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Key messages from our recent report - “The effects of perinatal mental health services for Black women” (A Thread) #perinatalmentalhealth #blackmaternalhealth #blackmotherhood
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Today is the fourth day of Black Maternal Mental Health Week #BMMHW21 and were speaking about effective 'engagement' with black mothers and pregnant women. Hold vital conversations, raise awareness, make changes.
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These are the themes that we will be exploring each day of this Black Maternal Mental Health Week: #BMMHW21 Monday - Why do we need Black Maternal Mental Health Week? Tuesday - Trust Wednesday - Community Thursday - Engage Friday - Support Saturday - Listen Sunday - Reflect
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Yesterdays workshop at The Motherhood Group Hub was brilliant! Commissioned by Genomics England, we explored cultural & traditional beliefs around the causes and outcomes of preterm birth or birth complications, as well as the lack of trust Black mums have in taking part in
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Our first batch of community tickets for the Black Maternal Health Conference #BMHCUK have officially SOLD OUT! 🙌🏿This incredible demand shows just how critical our work together is. We've released a second allotment of seats for mothers and community members, but they are sure
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Discussion: How can you, your network, your workplace or organisation implement real equitable change to reduce harm and the inequalities experienced by Black mothers? #BMMHW22
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The second day of Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK #BMMHW23 we are discussing the role of community based interventions and building trust. Involving the community can help create a safer, more supportive environment for black mothers during the perinatal period.
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74 people joined the Breaking Cultural Barriers Webinar this morning for #BMMHW23 #BMMHW in collaboration with Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust - fantastic to see so many supporting this initiative for better outcomes for Black mothers
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Today we’re discussing why we need to break cultural barriers in Black Maternal Mental Health Care? Addressing Disparities Cultural Sensitivity Trust and Communication Stigma Reduction Improved Outcomes Holistic Care Promote Equity Cultural Diversity #BMMHW23 #BMMHW
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Just 4 weeks left until Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK #BMMHW23 #BMMHW Our goal is to shed light on the unique challenges faced by Black mothers concerning mental health and wellbeing and address the disparities they encounter in healthcare services. This year's theme is
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Examples of Cultural Maternal Care Practices: 1. Naming Ceremony 2. Spice and Herbs 3. Open Bible 4. Traditional First Bath 5. Staying Indoors 6. Binding of the belly Can you think of anymore maternal cultural customs and traditions?
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Our voices matter. Our mental health matters. Our lives matter. The Motherhood Group
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The fourth day of #BMMHW23 we are discussing barriers to access & stigma that prevent many Black mothers in the UK from accessing needed mental health services during and after pregnancy. Transportation obstacles, childcare needs, and conflicts with work schedules also pose
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Let's come together as a community to ensure black women feel heard, respected and cared for throughout their pregnancy and childbirth experiences. By advocating for improvements in maternal healthcare and providing social support, we can help address racial disparities and make
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The Motherhood Group believes that every mother, including Black mums deserve the right to have access to adequate support, care, safe spaces and for their voice to be heard. Images taken at our peer support sessions 🩷
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It’s the 5th Day of Black Maternal Mental Health Week and today were speaking on the myth of the ‘strong black woman’. That’s right, it’s a myth. We can be vulnerable, we can feel pain - both emotional and physical. Let’s debunk and dismantle this dangerous stereotype. #bmmhw20
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As @agnes_agyepong said - 'The year is 2021. Yet, we are still being told that Black mothers that reside here on planet earth, are “hard to reach” within the maternal and perinatal health space. We can reach the moon, but we cannot reach Black women amongst us?' #PNDHour #BMMHW21
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Pregnancy & baby loss is a taboo subject, especially within African cultures and traditions. There’s a heavy cultural stigma believing that it’s a ‘spiritual attack’. The Motherhood Group encourages mothers to speak up to break the silence around baby loss. #BLAW2020
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It was a pleasure to have @BellRibeiroAddy deliver a keynote speech at our Black Maternal Health Conference UK discussing how we can improve Black women's experiences of maternity care and close the 3.7x mortality gap between black and white mothers. She left everyone speechless
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Discussing ‘inequalities affecting ethnic minority women in pregnancy care’ we are delighted to have @CarolKingsteph2 join us. Don’t miss out as we unpack a range of important topics surrounding Black Motherhood. Have you registered yet?
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19 days left until Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK What is BMMHW? Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK was launched to raise awareness, highlight disparities, provide resources, and break cultural barriers in maternal mental health for Black mothers, and birthing people.
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Well done @sandeeigwe 👏🏾🩷
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At #MatSafety2023 Sandra Igwe summarises the power of being heard: validating experiences, building trust, change making through the amplification & centrality of the voices of black mothers : with Active Listening throughout - need to take what we learn today to care tomorrow
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Currently happening at @MotherhoodGroup HQ 🩷 Today we have a commissioned workshop looking at maternity experiences and cultural differences impacting care for Black mothers. ✨
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Introducing our Host & Facilitator for Black Maternal Health Conference UK📢 @sandeeigwe founder, @MotherhoodGroup & author of My Black Motherhood. She’ll be ensuring the entire day focuses on bridging the gap between the community, services and industry stakeholders
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We are pleased to announce Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP @BellRibeiroAddy (British Labour Party politician) will be joining us at Black Maternal Health Conference UK speaking about the 'State of Black Maternal Health in the UK' Have you registered yet?
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Focus group happening today at The Motherhood Group HQ 🩷 culturally sensitive conversations led by those who ‘just get it’ 💞
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Calling all Black and mixed mums! Our Advisory Board is dedicated to advocating for maternal health and wellbeing. Join us in sharing your stories and amplifying the voices of Black mums. Let's improve the care we receive together. Email to get involved in our projects today!
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Tomorrow is Black Maternal Health Conference UK 2023! By sharing women’s experiences of maternity services and recommendations for improvement, the conference will build on conversations that will bring about change for the good! #BMHCUK ✨ cc. @sandeeigwe @LeighDay_Law
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It’s the penultimate day of Black Maternal Mental Health Week #BMMHW21 . How can we better listen to black mothers - listen to understand our experiences, concerns and challenges? Our voice matters.
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We’re pleased to announce that @MotherhoodGroup can now offer black mums with FREE doula support. We believe that everyone has a right to have a positive and supported birth experience. Share & Register >
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Alicia Burnett ( @AliciaBurnettUK ), @tommys midwife will be leading on the spotlight session - 'pregnancy loss and support' at Black Maternal Health Conference UK.
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Good afternoon everyone, Black Maternal Health Week UK is committed to raising awareness, highlighting disparities, providing resources, and breaking cultural barriers in Maternal Mental Health for Black Mothers, and birthing people. Will you be supporting BMMHW? #BMMHW21
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4 days until Black Maternal Health Conference UK - the national event bridging the gap. Black mothers are not “hard to reach” and this conference is a testament to that.
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Black Mothers - who said we’re hard to reach?
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Earlier this year, The Motherhood Group was commissioned by @NHSEngland to investigate Black, mums experiences of accessing perinatal mental health services and the barriers they have encountered. Download the report via our stakeholder toolkit. #BMMHW22
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The fifth day of #BMMHW23  we are 'Listening to the Voices'.  Listening compassionately to the voices and lived experiences of Black mothers and birthing people is critically important for respecting our autonomy in care decisions, validating challenges we face, and gaining
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@MotherhoodGroup
2 years
The Motherhood Group supports Black mothers, with free counselling for those experiencing perinatal mental health challenges through our partnerships. 🧵
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
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It’s the final day of Black Maternal Mental Health Week and today we are reflecting on what we have heard, read, watched and discussed throughout the week using some of our daily themes as a guiding reminder: trust, community, engage, support and listen. #BMMHW21
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
1 year
We’re preparing for the start of Black Maternal Health Conference UK Snapping upon entry ✨ #BMHCUK @White_Suz @LeighDay_Law @babylifeline @sandeeigwe
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
11 months
Government has responded to the Women and Equalities Committee's third report into Black Maternal Health. The Government has rejected the committee’s recommendation to set a target and strategy to end racial disparities in maternal deaths. Let’s keep the work going - the more
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
1 year
Labour MP for Streatham, @BellRibeiroAddy is our Keynote Speaker today!✨ she’s the lead for the Black Maternal Health group in Parliament👏🏾 #BMHCUK
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
3 years
The question should be changed to 'what can services do to meet black mothers where they are' or 'how can services be more accessible and suitable for black mums' #PNDHour #BMMHW21
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
9 months
The third day of #BMMHW23 we are discussing the importance of breaking cultural barriers in Black maternal mental health care through changing policies and advocating collectively. By purposefully enacting new policies at institutional and governmental levels to mandate
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
2 years
Postpartum Depression doesn’t always manifest in the ways we expect it to - it can look different for everyone. If you think you might be experiencing postpartum depression, you are not alone and should not be afraid to seek help.
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
1 year
It’s Friday and we can’t wait for Black Maternal Health Conference UK 2023! We’re delighted to have @tommys & @tommys_preghub in attendance, spotlighting the important topic of pregnancy loss and specialist support for Black and mixed mothers. It’s
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
4 years
It’s the fourth day of Black Maternal Mental Health Week and we’ll be discussing ‘Good Support’; what it looks like, what it means to you, spaces + platforms for mother’s to access and good practice. #bmmhw20 #bmmhw2020
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The Motherhood Group
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4 years
No one wants to address the elephant in the room: that postnatal depression or anxiety in black mothers is 13% higher than any other race. Yet, black mothers are statistically less likely to receive diagnosis or treatment for maternal mental health issues.
@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
4 years
Tomorrow is the start of Black Maternal Mental Health Week, and we also have 6 days left until Black Mum Fest(our safe space). The entire week is dedicated to listening, learning and supporting black mothers and our mental health+ more.
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
2 years
5 Tips for expectant Black Mothers:
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
2 years
Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK Theme: Equity in Black Womens Maternal Mental Health Journey Topics: Monday- Why do we need a BMMHW? Tuesday – stigma Wednesday – trauma & loss Thursday – feeding & wellbeing Friday – community & culture Saturday – reflect Sunday – recap
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
8 months
Black Mothers' Mental Health Matters (a poem) - Her smile masks the storms inside, The swirling ups and downs she rides, But who can understand her pain, When "strong" is stereotyped as her bane? Her joys and struggles so unseen, Her sorrows left unheard, routine, But she
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
2 years
Structural racism in healthcare and a lack of culturally competent services leads to a poorer quality of care for Black mums. Black mothers deserve quality care too. - The Motherhood Group
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
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9 months
Leigh Day is a Law Firm that represents families who have suffered as a result of substandard maternity care. Firdous Ibrahim & Suzanne White, Medical Negligence Specialist Solicitors at Leigh Day are strong campaigners for maternity rights, informed consent and choice. Click
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The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
4 years
Why do we need Black Maternal Mental Health Week. An informal discussion with: @sandeeigwe - Founder of @motherhoodgroup , @Shomicita - Psychological well-being therapist. Kemi - Registered midwife & Fiona. WATCH
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
8 months
The latest @mbrrace maternal mortality and morbidity confidential enquiry report released today. Again, this still highlights the inequities in maternal mortality rates among Black women.
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The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
1 year
Our next speaker is @AliciaBurnettUK , a midwife and co-founder of Black Baby Loss Awareness Week, who now works for @tommys , one of our event sponsors of today🙌🏾 #BMHCUK
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@MotherhoodGroup
The Motherhood Group
@MotherhoodGroup
3 years
7 days left until… #BMMHW21 Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK is committed to raising awareness , highlighting disparities, providing resources, and breaking cultural barriers in Maternal Mental Health for Black Mothers. Support
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