Mothers Uncovered

08/05/2026

For Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, our founder Maggie Gordon-Walker writes for Happity - Find Baby & Toddler Classes. Meet other parents.
about matrescence. Becoming a mother is a seismic transition, involving mental and emotional changes as well as physical. These changes impact the baby, father/partner and other family members too. With greater understanding and support, we can make a difference.

What is matrescence? Mothers Uncovered founder Maggie Gordon-Walker explains what it is and how to can help new parents.

07/05/2026

Today is World Maternal Health Day, part of an awareness week arranged by the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership in the UK.
It is becoming ever more critical that mothers get the mental and emotional support they need. So many are struggling and they don’t need to be told they should ‘feel grateful’ when they need to share their experiences.

05/05/2026

Spaces still available for this Friday in Shoreham

We’re running a relaxed Art & Nature session at Circular Space (10:30–12:30)
– a calm, welcoming space for mums, with gentle sensory play for babies too.

No experience needed, just come as you are.

Reserve your space here:
https://www.happity.co.uk/schedules/mothers-uncovered-livestock-shoreham-by-sea-the-circular-space-art-and-nature-weaving-and-mindfulness

05/05/2026

If you’re local to Shoreham and looking for something a little different to do with your baby this Friday…

There’s a relaxed Art & Nature session at Circular Space (10:30–12:30).

It’s a really calm, welcoming environment where you can chat, connect, or just take a breather, while your baby enjoys some gentle sensory play too.

This month has a creative focus, so it’s perfect if you like the idea of something a bit more arty and mindful, without needing any experience at all.

No pressure. No expectations. Just something for you.

Happy to send the link if anyone would like it

04/05/2026

It’s Maternal Mental Health Week and who better to speak to than the absolute powerhouse that is Eve Canavan!
Eve experienced postpartum psychosis following the birth of her son and set up the voluntary group Perinatal Mental Health Partnership to raise awareness of pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences and of the many groups and individuals that support mothers and their families through what can be a very turbulent time.
Her blog brought her to the attention of Eastenders, where she shaped and advised the character Stacey Slater’s storyline.
Eve is as passionate as she is hilariously funny and one of my very favourite people. If you’re not following her already, do so now!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E3ThmsYXDwC1mCbCy8L4F?si=_ZSh5mPARuq1fVzyv6-pzw

29/04/2026

What do you wish someone had asked you after your birth?

Not “is baby sleeping?”
But… how are YOU feeling about what happened?

This Friday’s My Birth session is a calm, supportive space to talk, reflect, or simply listen.

No pressure. No judgement. Just people who get it.

📍 Tarner Family Hub
🕥 10:30–12:30
👶 Babies up to 14 months welcome

Sometimes just being in the room is enough.

28/04/2026

Do you think there’s a lost generation of wisdom from older family members who might not be nearby to help new mothers?
Our groups step in to provide that wisdom - allowing space for honest conversations about the reality of motherhood.
We offer a range of sessions, that you can attend with your baby (up to 14m) or by yourself.

22/04/2026

Some days feel louder than others.

Not just noise.
Everything.

For some families, this is daily life.

Autism doesn’t look one way.
And parenting through it can feel exhausting, confusing, and invisible.

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone.

Come and talk to us

We run Frazzled sessions for parents navigating this, if you need a space to talk.

21/04/2026

Maggie interviews Madhu Senaratne: mother, researcher and writer. Her work focuses on ethics in storytelling and the importance of finding your voice. She has worked as a journalist and with the United Nations in conflict/post-conflict contexts.
We discuss the differences in parenting in Sri Lanka and the UK and she reads an extract from her debut poetry pamphlet Mother Self, which explores the everyday realities of motherhood and its emotional complexity.

08/04/2026

The matrescence period of becoming a mother can be a confusing, overwhelming time. It’s easy to look around at other mothers, or look at mums online and think they’re doing motherhood so much better, but they’re probably thinking that about you.

That’s why talking is so important to share experiences and realise everyone has challenges.

We have lots of groups running in Brighton, Hove, Haywards Heath and Shoreham for mothers at all stages of motherhood.
They are all led by other mums who have attended our groups who’ve been there and know what it’s like.

Our My Birth sessions are a place to explore your birth story.
Our arts sessions are a place to make those connections with other mums are create a memory of this time.

Everything is listed on our Happity and sessions are nearly always free, although donations are very welcome!

https://www.happity.co.uk/mothers-uncovered-livestock

07/04/2026

We’re so grateful to Leathersellers for their generous £4,500 funding.

This support helps us continue creating safe, supportive spaces for mums in our community. Thank you for believing in the work we do