Thank you Sky News for inviting me to share my thoughts on the Birth Trauma report:
Women treated as burdens, errors covered up, parents left frustrated - this is unacceptable.
We must prioritise compassionate, safe care for all mothers, especially for those who face appalling…

Ensuring safe staffing levels. I’m receiving therapy for birth trauma. Not traumatised by the staff - but by the system meaning not enough midwives/capacity on delivery suite when I needed it & I gave birth on the antenatal ward. Midwifery needs better govt investment.

We need to start putting expiring dates on things that need to happen and penalties. See how quickly they get sorted.
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Saddened but not surprised by the Birth Trauma Inquiry findings. We must act on the recommendations such as providing universal maternal mental health support.
However, we can’t ignore the disparities faced by Black mothers, who are more likely to experience birth trauma due to…

Here are our 6 key findings from the Birth Trauma report:
1.Harrowing stories: Over 1,300 women shared accounts of being left in blood-soaked sheets and babies suffering life-changing injuries due to medical negligence.
2. Call for maternity tsar: The report recommends appointing…

A privilege to attend Labour's inspiring women's health reception at Parliament, celebrating the immense contributions of Black, Asian and ethnic minority women to the NHS. Insightful discussions with MP’s Anneliese Dodds , Abena Oppong-Asare MP and Wes Streeting MP on Labour's priorities for…

Thank you Abena Oppong-Asare MP for your continuing support for #maternity equity and a future where safe, inclusive #perinatal care is a universal right Sandra Igwe The Motherhood Group NCT

So glad I could share insights on today's Guardian article on the higher risks of perinatal mental illness for black mothers. Through The Motherhood Group , I've seen firsthand how many Black mothers feel unseen and misunderstood by healthcare providers. Cultural stigmas, systemic…

Insightful commentary by Sandra Igwe in this The Guardian article on the higher risks of perinatal mental illness for black mothers The Motherhood Group

Insightful contribution from our founder Sandra Igwe - have you read the full article yet? 🩷

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A powerful short film on perinatal mental health for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week #MMHAW24 The Motherhood Group Mind Tommy's

Proud to be in partnership with Tommy's & Mind to produce this short film for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 🩷

Proud to be in partnership with Tommy's & Mind to produce this short film for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 🩷

It's World Maternal Mental Health Day during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week! Let's break the stigma and support mothers who may feel alone.
Prioritise your well-being and reach out for help. #MaternalMHMatters #WorldMMHDay #MMHAW
Here are 6 things you should do as a…

This #BlackMaternalHealth Awareness Week, we're reflecting on The Motherhood Group inspirational Black Maternal Health conference, which aims to amplify Black women’s experiences and inspire change. We are honoured to sponsor and partner with The Motherhood Group Sandra Igwe #BMHAW24

Thanks again to The Motherhood Group for having Angela McConville Elizabeth Duff Tope Medupin at the Black Maternal Health Conference UK recently. This Black Maternal Health Awareness Week, check out their range of resources for Black women: themotherhoodgroup.org #BMHAW24

It’s Black Maternal Awareness Week. There’s been a lot of amazing work done in the last few years by Fivexmore_ The Motherhood Group and lots of other orgs. We need to keep examining wider systemic issues surrounding this but also keep telling those positive births stories,