Policy alert: Listening to the stories of women who have experienced child removal due to drug and alcohol use Maternal Mental Health Alliance kingsfund.blogs.com/health_managem…

Key themes from today's report on addiction and child removal include: 1⃣ stigma 2⃣ need for trauma-informed care 3⃣importance of hope. We're committed to ensuring lived experience leads the way in shaping future care: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/trauma-ad… #MakeAllCareCount #ListenToMums

"To get your child removed, for me, still feels like a whole different level of failure. So, to speak with other people who have been through that… it matters so much." Read more about the importance of peer support: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/trauma-ad… #MakeAllCareCount #ListenToMums

Our report on substance use, child removal and mental health advocates for more research, training for healthcare professionals, and the need for a trauma-informed approach and linked-up voluntary and statutory services: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/trauma-ad… #MakeAllCareCount #ListenToMums

Such valuable literature on addressing one of the most stigmatising areas of maternity care. Reminding professionals of how essential a trauma informed approach is always

Want to learn about eating disorders and disordered eating in the perinatal period? HCUK is running a CPD-accredited online conference on 19 Sep to explore this topic and help HCPs learn how to support families impacted. More: healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/virtual-online… #PerinatalED HCUK Clare 💙

Book your place on APP’s free webinar: Essential knowledge for preventing maternal suicide. 📅 Wednesday 16th October / Zoom ⏰ 12 - 1pm 🎟 Free Book your place here: ow.ly/NbjH50SJZk6 #PreventingMaternalSuicide

These tragic new statistics are alarming but sadly unsurprising. We know from MBRRACE UK that suicide is still the leading cause of maternal death in the first postnatal year; a particularly high-risk time for dads too. More must be done to reverse the trends we’re seeing.

We were delighted to have Maree Todd open our new Mother & Child Recovery House in Falkirk today. Our houses provide safe and nurturing residential spaces for women in recovery to get the help they and their babies need to keep families together. #KeepThePromise Scot Gov Health

'Mental health is such a taboo subject in Africa – so finding peer support meant the world to me.' Read this postpartum psychosis story here: ow.ly/HyVK50QcehV 💜 If you have been affected by this story and need support, please get in touch: ow.ly/HM8Z50QcehW

Brilliant report highlighting the significance of trauma informed approach and linked up working

In partnership with the MMHA, Mental Health Foundation is offering free online training on the importance of peer support in suicide ideation prevention for young mums. Gain practical skills, hear real-life insights and connect with professionals. Secure your spot: eventbrite.com/e/importance-o…

This year's Black Maternal Mental Health Week, coordinated and led by MMHA member The Motherhood Group, begins on 23rd September. Head to themotherhoodgroup.org/bmmhw24 to find out how you can get involved and show your support. #BMMHW24 #BMMHWUK