Mothers for Mothers

Mothers for Mothers Please do reach out to us if you are in need of support. We offer support and advice through our helpline, counselling sessions and drop-in groups.

We are a Bristol-based charity offering peer support to mothers experiencing isolation, anxiety, depression during pregnancy or after the birth of one or more of their babies. We are a group of mothers, most of who have suffered postnatal depression or distress after the birth of one or more of our babies. For peer support please visit our closed Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/9694994201/

This week our SEND Peer Support worker attended a SEND Reform engagement event hosted by Department for Education, in pa...
30/04/2026

This week our SEND Peer Support worker attended a SEND Reform engagement event hosted by Department for Education, in partnership with the Council for Disabled Children.

Back in February, the Government announced some proposed changes to the SEND system and SEND support in educational settings.

It is important to note, these are PROPOSED changes and the current SEND Code of Practice remains in place.

The proposals must go through a very detailed consultation with feedback and then be published as a bill to be discussed and debated in parliament. A lengthy process.

If you would like to take part in the consultation process and have your views heard, you can contact our SEND Peer Support Worker (send@mothersformothers.co.uk) and she can guide you on how best to do it .



Calling all SEND families!!Have you noticed that anyone working in the world of SEND loves an acronym and/or loves reeli...
29/04/2026

Calling all SEND families!!

Have you noticed that anyone working in the world of SEND loves an acronym and/or loves reeling out SEND specific jargon as if they are song words to a Harry Styles song?

YES?

Well, don't worry...

Our SEND Peer Support worker is here to go through the commonly used SEND terms. Each week, she will upload information on a particular SEND specific term or acronym which you can refer to.

This week, it is AUTISTIC BURNOUT.

This is a term used by Mental Health Professionals and can affect Autistic people differently.

It can be caused by factors such as stress, excessive shutdowns/meltdowns or prolonged masking especially when trying to live in a neurotypical world where your needs are not being met.

The month of April is World Autism Acceptance Month.

The aim of this month is to build opportunities for everyone to come together and raise awareness on Autism while creating a society where autistic people are supported and understood.

Visit our Linktree (🔗 in comments) for more information about Autistic Burnout.



Recently the Percy Phillips midwifery team at Southmead Hospital held a cake sale in aid of our REACH Appeal. We are del...
28/04/2026

Recently the Percy Phillips midwifery team at Southmead Hospital held a cake sale in aid of our REACH Appeal. We are delighted to have received £300 towards our appeal as a result.

Rachel Cox, Percy Phillips Ward Manager, says "As a team of midwives and maternity support workers, we are proud to support the Mothers for Mothers Reach Appeal.

"We see every day how vital their work is - providing a lifeline to mothers when they need it most. It is deeply saddening to know that funding has been removed, putting such essential support at risk.

"We are committed to supporting their appeal in any way we can."

Thank you to everyone involved - from organising, baking and purchasing cakes and donating...and everyone knows charity cakes are calorie free right?

Thinking about supporting our REACH Appeal? You could hold your own cake sale, take part in our 141 Challenge, hold a quiz night or a wear purple day at work or at your child's nursery or school. Anything is possible.

If you want to have a chat about any ideas you might have please get in touch with Kaeti at kaeti.morrison@mothersformothers.co.uk

Supporting a child with SEND can be challenge and at times, tough and lonely.For you to be present for your SEND child, ...
24/04/2026

Supporting a child with SEND can be challenge and at times, tough and lonely.

For you to be present for your SEND child, you do need to look after yourself.

It is important to allocate some time for your emotional and physical needs.

Your care towards your wellbeing gives you the energy, resilience and compassion to care for your child.

See this as this week's self care reminder:

Spend 5 or 10 minutes every day to connect with nature. Look out of the window and watch the clouds. Imagine being outdoors somewhere calm and peaceful.



📢Reminder - Tuesday Lunchtime Club is happening next week📢We’d love you to join us today from 11:30am – 12:30pm for a re...
24/04/2026

📢Reminder - Tuesday Lunchtime Club is happening next week📢

We’d love you to join us today from 11:30am – 12:30pm for a relaxed lunchtime pause.

Bring a cuppa or your lunch, settle in, and enjoy some gentle conversation as we check in on the week while connecting with others.

If you’d like the Zoom link, pop a comment below.

We’re really looking forward to spending a lunchtime with you.

📢We have been chosen as one of three charities in the Community Matters scheme in Waitrose Westbury Park branch 📢💚Every...
23/04/2026

📢We have been chosen as one of three charities in the Community Matters scheme in Waitrose Westbury Park branch 📢

💚Every customer gets a green token to vote for the charity of their choice 💚

📸Here is a picture of one of our lovely volunteers, Hollie's, little one making their vote for Mothers for Mothers 📸

💷The outcome of this vote decides which organisation comes 1st, 2nd and 3rd, with each receiving a donation of £1500, £1000 and £500 respectively 💷

🙏If you are in the area, or you know someone who lives locally, please pop in to make a small purchase and make your vote 🙏

Play can look very different amongst children. Children develop at different rates, and this also includes the way they ...
22/04/2026

Play can look very different amongst children.

Children develop at different rates, and this also includes the way they play.

At around 6 years old, children generally have the skills to play cooperatively and start to share and take turns.

Before that, they are more into independent play and opt to play alongside someone.

At our groups, we have play resources which correspond to the various levels of play and builds on children’s basic attention and listening skills.



We are grateful to everyone who has expressed an interest in our 141 Challenge already 🙏But we need more people to take ...
21/04/2026

We are grateful to everyone who has expressed an interest in our 141 Challenge already 🙏

But we need more people to take part.

It really is so simple to take part.

You choose whatever challenge works for you - 🏃‍♀️running, 🧶knitting or 💃hula hooping...or something in between.

Choose a distance or time you are going to choose to do you challenge over ⌛

Get in touch for more information and a fundraising pack ✨✨

Calling all SEND families!!Have you noticed that anyone working in the world of SEND loves an acronym and/or loves reeli...
21/04/2026

Calling all SEND families!!

Have you noticed that anyone working in the world of SEND loves an acronym and/or loves reeling out SEND specific jargon as if they are song words to a Harry Styles song?

YES?

Well, don't worry...

Our SEND Peer Support worker is here to go through the commonly used SEND terms. Each week, she will upload information on a particular SEND specific term or acronym which you can refer to.

This week, it is SENSORY PROCESSING.

This is a term used by Health Professionals and describes the way people see, hear, feel, or notice different sensations and how they process this information to respond to everyday experiences.

A high number of Autistic people experience sensory processing differences, often leading to overwhelm.

The month of April is World Autism Acceptance Month.

The aim of this month is to build opportunities for everyone to come together and raise awareness on Autism while creating a society where autistic people are supported and understood.

Visit our https://linktr.ee/mothers_for_mothers for more information about Sensory Processing.




📢Reminder - Tuesday Lunchtime Club is happening next week📢We’d love you to join us today from 11:30am – 12:30pm for a re...
17/04/2026

📢Reminder - Tuesday Lunchtime Club is happening next week📢
We’d love you to join us today from 11:30am – 12:30pm for a relaxed lunchtime pause.

Bring a cuppa or your lunch, settle in, and enjoy some gentle conversation as we check in on the week while connecting with others.

If you’d like the Zoom link, pop a comment below.

We’re really looking forward to spending a lunchtime with you.

Meet Beth. Beth is running the Bristol 10k in aid of Mothers for Mothers in May.Beth used Mothers for Mothers services s...
16/04/2026

Meet Beth. Beth is running the Bristol 10k in aid of Mothers for Mothers in May.

Beth used Mothers for Mothers services so knows just how important they are and what a difference fundraising for us can make.

"Mothers for Mothers has been a lifeline for me during some of the most challenging moments of my journey.

"Their compassion, understanding, and unwavering support reminded me that I was never alone.

"Because of them, I found strength I didn’t know I had, and hope when I needed it most.

"The positive impact they’ve had on my life is something I’ll always carry with me, and I’m incredibly grateful for the difference they make to so many parents every day."

Thank you Beth, from everyone at Mothers for Mothers.

If you would like to support Mothers for Mothers in some way drop us a DM.

Calling all SEND families!!Have you noticed that anyone working in the world of SEND loves an acronym and/or loves reeli...
16/04/2026

Calling all SEND families!!

Have you noticed that anyone working in the world of SEND loves an acronym and/or loves reeling out SEND specific jargon as if they are song words to a Harry Styles song?
YES?

Well, don't worry...

Our SEND Peer Support worker is here to go through the commonly used SEND terms. Each week, she will upload information on a particular SEND specific term or acronym which you can refer to.

This week, it is DOUBLE EMPATHY.

This is when there is a mutual difficulty in understanding or communicating between autistic and non-autistic people. The term 'double' shows that there isn't one person who is better at communicating than the other, the difficulty is shared.

The month of April is World Autism Acceptance Month. The aim of this month is to build opportunities for everyone to come together and raise awareness on Autism while creating a society where autistic people are supported and understood.

Visit our Linktree page for more information about Double Empathy (🔗 link in the comments).



Address

The Gatehouse Centre, Hareclive Road
Bristol
BS139JN

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm

Telephone

+441179359366

Website

http://linktr.ee/mothers_for_mothers

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