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MAMA Academy, The Safer Pregnancy Charity

Empowering expectant parents & their healthcare professionals. Stillbirth and baby loss prevention charity

Mums And Midwives Awareness Academy is a charity aiming to reduce stillbirth in the UK by keeping healthcare professionals up to date with all the latest research, studies and guidelines to help expectant parents have a safer pregnancy. We work in partnership with the Royal College of Midwives, Department of Health and NHS England. Join our mailing list to receive bi-monthly pregnancy guideline updates. You can also follow us on twitter

Share our page today with your colleagues & expectant friends so they too can be educated on the fascinating wonder of pregnancy!

***If you are expecting and have any concerns during your pregnancy, please contact your local maternity unit***

05/02/2026

“When I noticed my baby’s movements had slowed, I nearly talked myself out of getting checked. Then I looked at my MAMA Academy wallet. It said: Trust your instincts. So I went in.”
Rebecca’s daughter Harriet was born at 7 months after doctors discovered a rupture and significant blood loss. Harriet needed three blood transfusions, but today she’s a happy, healthy three-year-old.

Rebecca believes that one simple thing made the difference: clear advice, right in front of her, at the moment she needed it most.

If your Trust doesn’t provide MAMA Academy Wellbeing Wallets, you can buy one yourself for £2 plus P&P. We’ll pop the link in the comments.

Because you’re never being silly for getting checked.
And your instincts matter.

04/02/2026

Improved growth surveillance, movement awareness, and timely care do make a difference.
That’s why education, evidence-based practice, and early action sit at the heart of everything we do.

Change is possible.
And it’s already happening.
Donate today (link in comments) to help us continue to save babies’ lives.

03/02/2026

So… what should exercise look like in pregnancy?
If you’ve ever wondered:
“Am I doing too much?”
“Or not enough?”
“Is this safe for my baby?”
You’re not alone.

In this clip, pregnancy exercise expert Michelle explains it simply:
• Aim for moderate intensity (around 7/10 for you)
• Use the talk test, you should be able to talk, but not sing
• Feeling a bit out of breath and warm is okay
• You don’t need to push to exhaustion
• 150 minutes a week of movement really does add up
• Walking, swimming, dancing, strength work and everyday activity all count

Exercise in pregnancy isn’t about pushing limits, it’s about supporting your body safely, at your pace.
🎧 Check the link in our top comment to listen to this episode and more from the MAMA Podcast.

02/02/2026

A recent open-access study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry brings together qualitative research exploring how LGBTQ+ people experience pregnancy loss and baby loss.

The findings are clear:
• Grief is just as profound, but is often compounded by invisibility or exclusion
• Assumptions about gender, roles, or family structure can add harm at an already devastating time
• Inclusive language, correct names and pronouns, and acknowledging both parents make a meaningful difference
• Some families avoid bereavement support altogether due to fear of discrimination

The research reinforces something we know well:
Compassionate care isn’t about doing something “different” it’s about listening, believing, and treating every family with dignity.

Small actions matter. Inclusive care saves emotional harm.
At MAMA Academy, we believe safer pregnancy care starts with evidence, lived experience, and making sure every family feels seen, heard, and supported. Read more about this study via the link in the comments.

31/01/2026

What does a typical day look like for a midwife?
Many parents imagine calm wards and predictable routines.
The reality is very different.
In this clip, a midwife explains what it’s like working in maternity triage, often the first point of contact for any urgent concern in pregnancy or after birth.

That can mean:
• labour
• reduced baby movements
• bleeding or infection
• feeling unwell
• mental health emergencies
• or completely unexpected situations
No two days are the same.
And care is always a team effort.

🎧 To hear the full conversation, check the links in our top comment to listen to the MAMA Podcast.

30/01/2026

The latest episode of The MAMA Podcast is out now! In this week’s conversation, we talk openly about leadership, transparency, and why meaningful change in maternity care doesn’t come from job titles, but from people who are willing to listen, communicate honestly, and lead with integrity.

Our guest, The Happy Midwife, shares powerful reflections on why transparency builds trust, why staff need to feel empowered to speak up, and how positive leadership can directly shape safer, more compassionate care.
This episode is especially relevant for midwives, maternity teams, and anyone passionate about improving culture within healthcare.

🎧 Listen now on all podcast platforms
👉 Link in the comments

29/01/2026

There is a separate call for evidence for staff working in NHS maternity and neonatal services as part of the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation.

If you currently work, or have previously worked, anywhere along the maternity or neonatal pathway, this is your opportunity to share what you’ve seen, experienced, and learned from inside the system.

This investigation wants to hear directly from staff, about what works, what doesn’t, and where change is urgently needed. Your insight matters, and it can help shape national recommendations for the future of maternity and neonatal care. Currently the investigation is contacting Trusts directly to gather evidence.

📩 If you’d like to submit evidence but no longer work for the NHS contact:
matneoinvestigation@dhsc.gov.uk

Deadline for NHS staff submissions:
Monday 9 March 2026

Link to surveys - https://www.matneoinv.org.uk/call-for-evidence/

You deserve to be heard. Honest, professional insight from the frontline is essential if we’re serious about improving care for families and for staff.
Please share with colleagues and teams who may want to take part.

*OUR POST SHOULD SAY MARCH 2026, NOT 2025! SORRY FOR THE CONFUSION*

28/01/2026

Grief doesn’t follow the calendar.
For families who have experienced baby loss, reminders can surface at unexpected times, not just at Christmas. Holding space for that reality is part of building compassionate care.

We see you. If you’d like access to non medical support, follow the link in the comments.

26/01/2026

What makes a maternity service work? It isn’t just structures or rotas. It’s whether staff feel listened to.

In this week’s episode of The MAMA Podcast, we’re joined by Sophie Eldridge, known as The Happy Midwife, who shares a powerful message for maternity leaders: listen to your staff, trust them, and make flexibility work.
When teams are supported, services are stronger.
And that matters for everyone using maternity care.

🎧 A sneak peek today.
The full episode drops this Friday. Subscribe using the links in the top comment.

25/01/2026

This year, we’re introducing a brand new award to recognise people who are actively changing outcomes for parents who are too often overlooked.

🏆 Outstanding Equity Ambassador of the Year
This award celebrates someone who has campaigned, advocated, or developed resources for ethnic minorities or other diverse community groups, helping to improve care, access, and outcomes for expectant parents and their precious babies.
We know inequalities in maternity care persist. This award exists to spotlight the people doing the hard, often unrecognised work to challenge that and to say: this matters.

Do you know someone who:
Has created culturally inclusive resources?
Has campaigned for better access, equity, or representation?
Is making maternity care fairer, safer, and more inclusive?

👉 Nominate them today.
🗓️ Deadline: 6th February
Let’s make sure the people driving equity in maternity care are seen, celebrated, and backed.
🔗 Nominate via the link in bio

Thank you Fletchers Solicitors for supporting us in celebrating these amazing people.

24/01/2026

So many reviews, inquiries, and lived experiences point to the same truth:
concerns raised early and taken seriously can save lives. That’s why we focus on empowering parents to speak up and supporting professionals to listen.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about building safer systems together. If you’d like to get involved in any of our campaigns, or volunteer, email us at contact@mamaacademy.org.uk or send us a DM!

23/01/2026

Do staffing levels really matter in maternity care?
It’s a question many parents don’t think to ask, but it affects care in real ways.

In this clip, a midwife explains why:
• teamwork matters
• training matters
• culture matters
…but staffing levels still make a difference to safety.

When wards are consistently short-staffed, even the best teams are stretched.

🎧 To hear the full conversation, check the links in our top comment to listen to the MAMA Podcast.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
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http://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/

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