MAMA Academy, The Safer Pregnancy Charity

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***

Every penny counts when it comes to supporting safer pregnancies and saving babies’ lives and the best part? Fundraising...
05/09/2025

Every penny counts when it comes to supporting safer pregnancies and saving babies’ lives and the best part? Fundraising can be fun, simple, and tailored to you!

🍰 Host a bake sale 🚶‍♀️ Plan a sponsored walk 🎨 Organise a craft night ☕ Set up a coffee morning 🎁 Donate birthday funds
No idea is too big or too small – from a solo challenge to a group event, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way. 💙

We'll provide everything you need to get started and make it a success , just bring your passion!
DM us or comment below to get your free fundraising pack!

At MAMA Academy, we’re committed to making sure every parent has access to clear, trusted pregnancy information in the ...
04/09/2025

At MAMA Academy, we’re committed to making sure every parent has access to clear, trusted pregnancy information in the language they feel most at home in.
This week, we’re spotlighting Polish! 💬
Our Pregnancy Passports are now available in polski (Polish) to support Polish-speaking families with confidence and care throughout pregnancy.
📘 Plus, our entire website, including all our safer pregnancy resources, can be translated into Polish using our free language bar. Just select “Polish” from the dropdown and explore. 💛
🔗: https://bit.ly/4izARY5

The statistics are shocking: Black women in the UK are 3 times more likely to die in childbirth than White women. Asian ...
03/09/2025

The statistics are shocking: Black women in the UK are 3 times more likely to die in childbirth than White women. Asian women are twice as likely.
A new government report explores why and what can be done to rebuild confidence in maternity care for ethnic minority women.

Key findings include:
✅ Continuity of care with the same midwife builds trust and safety.
✅ Listening to women’s concerns can literally save lives.
✅ Respect for culture and religion empowers women and strengthens outcomes.
⚠️ But language barriers, stereotypes, poor cultural competence, and systemic inequalities continue to undermine trust and put lives at risk.

At MAMA Academy, we stand alongside women and maternity staff calling for change. Because every woman deserves to feel safe, heard, and respected during pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

📖 Read our full article summarising the government’s report here: http://bit.ly/4oZigJv
✉️ Want to share your own experience? Email us at contact@mamaacademy.org.uk

02/09/2025

A baby in the UK has died from whooping cough earlier this year , the first such loss so far of 2025. It follows 502 confirmed cases from January to June, including eight in babies under 3 months.
Vaccines can feel complicated, and it’s normal to ask questions. Here’s what matters:
👉 Whooping cough is a real threat: it can be deadly for babies too young to be vaccinated.
👉 You can protect your baby before they’re born. The whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy (20–32 weeks) passes powerful antibodies via the placenta and that protection matters now, more than ever.
Here are some reassuring facts:
The vaccine has been offered since 2012.

It’s been shown to protect both mums and babies.

It’s the key to keeping newborns safe until they can get their own shots at 8 weeks.

If you're pregnant and haven’t been offered it, ask your midwife or GP. Sharing is caring, especially when it helps us keep our youngest safe. 💖

01/09/2025

This week on the MAMA Podcast, Heidi chats with Dr. Kirsty Harris from Northamptonshire Perinatal Mental Health Services ( Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ) to discuss the work she and her team are doing to support families.

For parents who are pregnant after loss, anxiety and trauma can resurface in powerful ways. Recognising this, Dr. Harris and her team have created dedicated pathways of support, bringing together specialist midwives and psychological therapists to walk alongside families through pregnancy.

One of the most impactful offerings? A maternal trauma antenatal course that comprises six online sessions designed to help parents understand grief, trauma, and bereavement-related depression, while building coping skills that make the long nine months feel a little lighter.

This is a conversation filled with compassion, expertise, and hope, and it shines a light on the power of tailored support when families need it most.

👉 The full episode drops THIS FRIDAY on the MAMA Podcast, subscribe below!

📺 : https://bit.ly/45KL5AJ
🟢 : https://shorturl.at/GmLqE
🍎 : https://shorturl.at/3EAQi

Recurrent miscarriage affects around 1 in 100 women in the UK, that's around three times more than expected by chance al...
31/08/2025

Recurrent miscarriage affects around 1 in 100 women in the UK, that's around three times more than expected by chance alone. It's a heartbreaking and often silent journey that many parents walk through feeling isolated or unsure where to turn.

At MAMA Academy, we believe in shining a light on the difficult truths of pregnancy, so no one feels alone or unheard. You are not to blame. You are not forgotten. And you are not alone.

If you’ve experienced baby loss or have questions about pregnancy, our free and confidential helpline is here for you, whenever you need it. Just call: 0203 6428 121

👉 Or visit www.mamaacademy.org.uk for information, support, and hope.

At MAMA Academy, we know that pregnancy and baby loss can feel isolating, overwhelming, and impossible to put into words...
30/08/2025

At MAMA Academy, we know that pregnancy and baby loss can feel isolating, overwhelming, and impossible to put into words. You don’t have to face that grief alone. 💛
Our confidential MAMA Helpline is here for you – whether you need a listening ear, guidance, or simply someone who understands.

📞 Call us: 0203 6428 121
🌐 Find support: https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/service/peer-to-peer-support/

Grief has no timeline, but support can be here today. 💛

At MAMA Academy, we’re here to make sure every family feels empowered, supported, and informed — no matter what language...
28/08/2025

At MAMA Academy, we’re here to make sure every family feels empowered, supported, and informed — no matter what language they speak.
This week, we’re spotlighting French! 💬
Our guide, “My Pregnancy Notes”, is now available in français (French) to support French-speaking families through a safe and informed pregnancy journey.
📘 And don't forget — our full website, including all our safer pregnancy information, can also be viewed in French using the free language bar. Just select “French” from the dropdown. 💛
🔗: https://bit.ly/4izARY5

27/08/2025

''I remember telling my boss I was pregnant and the first words out of my mouth were… ‘I’m really sorry.’''

Why do so many of us feel guilt when we share the happiest of news?

In this week’s throwback clip we dive into:
👶 How to tell work you’re pregnant
💬 Why guilt creeps in (and why it shouldn’t)
⚖️ What your rights are and how to protect yourself

Because starting a family isn’t something to apologise for, it’s something to be celebrated.

🎧 Listen now via the link below and feel more confident about your next steps at work.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/maternity-rights-in-the-workplace--57966829

26/08/2025

🤝 Parenting Bites with Sue Atkins The Parenting Expert : Let Your Partner In 🤰💞

In this week’s , Sue Atkins explores why including your partner in your pregnancy and parenting journey is so important:

🍼 Let your partner bond by holding, feeding, singing, and walking with baby
☀️ Take moments for yourself while they build their own connection
📆 Invite them to appointments & scans—it helps them visualise and connect too
👣 Celebrate every development milestone together (hello, baby the size of a melon! 🍈)

It’s easy to feel protective, but sharing the journey brings you closer and builds a strong family bond from the very start. 💑👶

👉 Watch now and learn how to lovingly welcome your partner into this special chapter.

During pregnancy, a mother’s blood volume can increase by up to 50% to support her growing baby. That’s an incredible sh...
24/08/2025

During pregnancy, a mother’s blood volume can increase by up to 50% to support her growing baby. That’s an incredible shift and sometimes, even the heart itself grows slightly in size to help pump all that extra blood.

It’s just one of the many amazing adaptations your body makes to care for two lives at once.

At MAMA Academy, we’re here to help you understand what’s happening inside your body and how to keep yourself and your baby safe, healthy, and informed every step of the way.

💬 Need support or have questions? Our free and confidential helpline is open anytime. Just call: 0203 6428 121

👉 Or visit www.mamaacademy.org.uk to learn more about how your body changes during pregnancy.

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