MAMA Academy, The Safer Pregnancy Charity

20/03/2026

19/03/2026

Come and join us for our 2026 MAMA Academy Awards!

Thank you for joining our annual MAMA Academy Awards!

19/03/2026

We’re proud to launch the Fletchers Maternity Training Grants Programme.

Midwives, obstetricians and maternity and neonatal professionals across the UK are invited to apply for a new programme designed to support continued learning and professional development in maternity care.

The programme offers quarterly grants of up to £300 to help maternity professionals attend training courses, conferences and professional development opportunities.

We know that accessing funded external training can sometimes be challenging due to the pressures facing maternity services. Through this programme, we hope to help maternity professionals continue developing their skills, sharing knowledge and strengthening the care they provide to mothers, babies and families.

The grants are open to professionals working across both NHS and independent maternity services.

At Fletchers, our specialist birth injury team sees first-hand how important learning, reflection and continuous improvement are within maternity care.

The Maternity Training Grants Programme forms part of our wider commitment to supporting families and driving positive change in maternity care through our Every Birth. Every Baby. Every Family. campaign.

Trevor Ward, Partner and Head of Birth Injury at Fletchers Solicitors, said:

"Midwives and maternity professionals play an incredibly important role in supporting mothers, babies and families at one of the most significant moments in their lives.

Through our work with families affected by serious birth injuries, we understand how important ongoing learning and professional development are in maternity care.

We hope this programme will help make it a little easier for maternity professionals to access valuable training opportunities, share knowledge with colleagues and continue the vital work they do for families every day, without interfering with their important midwifery or obstetric roles in their day-to-day work."

If you or someone you know would benefit from the programme, you can find out more and apply here: https://www.fletcherssolicitors.co.uk/medical-negligence/birth-injury-claims/maternity-grants-scheme/

19/03/2026

The MAMA Academy Awards start at 7:30pm tonight.
Join us as we celebrate the incredible people and teams working across maternity care to keep families and babies safe.
From frontline midwives to leaders, researchers and advocates, tonight is about recognising the dedication, compassion and innovation shaping safer pregnancy across the UK.
We’d love you to be part of it.
Join us live at 7:30pm over on Youtube

🔗link in the comments
Let’s celebrate maternity care, together.

18/03/2026

In just 24 hours we’ll be celebrating the incredible individuals and teams working across maternity care who are helping to make pregnancy safer for women and babies.

From frontline midwives to researchers, charities and leaders driving change, these awards recognise the dedication, compassion and innovation shaping maternity care across the UK.

We can’t wait to share this special celebration with you.

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel via the link below so you don’t miss it.

17/03/2026

The countdown is almost over. In just two days, the MAMA Academy Awards will bring the maternity community together to celebrate the individuals and teams making a real difference to the safety and quality of care for women and babies.
From frontline midwives to researchers, advocates and service leaders, these awards recognise the dedication and innovation helping to shape safer maternity care across the UK.
We’re so excited to celebrate with you.
🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel via the link below so you don’t miss the celebration.

17/03/2026

Pelvic floor exercises shouldn’t feel confusing or overwhelming.
In this clip from The MAMA Podcast, we break down what the pelvic floor actually is, what it does, and how to practise pelvic floor exercises in a way that’s gentle, practical and realistic.
No special equipment. No dramatic squeezing. Just small, controlled movements you can do sitting at your desk, on the sofa, or during a quiet moment in your day.

🎧 Listen to the full episode for clear, reassuring guidance on pelvic floor health in pregnancy, without jargon or pressure.

👉 Link in the top comment.

16/03/2026

We’re just three days away from the MAMA Academy Awards, our annual celebration of the incredible people and teams working across maternity care to keep women and babies safe.
These awards recognise the dedication, leadership and innovation happening across the maternity community, and the professionals who go above and beyond for the families they care for.
We can’t wait to share this special evening with you and celebrate the work making pregnancy safer across the UK.

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel via the link below so you don’t miss the celebration.

15/03/2026

The countdown continues! In just four days, the MAMA Academy Awards will bring together the maternity community to celebrate the people and teams working tirelessly to improve care for women, babies and families.
These awards are about recognising dedication, innovation and compassion across maternity services, and shining a light on the incredible work happening every day to make pregnancy safer.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel via the link below so you don’t miss this year’s MAMA Academy Awards.

15/03/2026

Mother's day can bring up complicated emotions for many. If you need support, today or any other day, we're here for you. Find links to support via our top comment.
Stay safe, and know that there's people out there who love you.

14/03/2026

The countdown to the MAMA Academy Awards has officially begun. In just five days, we’ll be celebrating the incredible people and teams working across maternity care who are making pregnancy and birth safer for families every day.

From midwives and obstetricians to researchers, charities and advocates, these awards shine a spotlight on the dedication, innovation and compassion driving change across the maternity community.
We can’t wait to share these inspiring stories with you.

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel via the link below (top comment) so you don’t miss the celebration.

13/03/2026

Episode 2 of our MAMA Podcast series for healthcare professionals is now live!

In this episode, Heidi Eldridge is joined by Georgia Kontosorou, Maternity Digital Programme Delivery Manager, to explore why capturing high-quality maternity data is essential for safer care.
From identifying risk earlier to improving staffing decisions, service planning and continuity of care, good data allows maternity services to move from reacting to harm to preventing it.

As Georgia explains in this episode, when data is captured well it becomes one of the most powerful tools we have to learn, improve and protect women and babies.

🎧 Listen now via the links in the comments.

A huge thank you to Fletchers Solicitors for sponsoring this 10-part series supporting learning and leadership across maternity care.