Mothers Mind - Staffordshire.

07/05/2026

A huge thank you to Synectics Solutions for raising an incredible £300 for Mother’s Mind through their Grand National fundraiser and 5k Run/Walk at Northwood Stadium. 💚

We are so grateful that Mothers Mind Staffordshire was chosen as their charity of the month, and for the kindness, effort, and community spirit shown by everyone involved.

Every donation helps us continue providing safe, supportive spaces for mums navigating pregnancy, birth trauma, maternal mental health challenges, and the transition into motherhood across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.

Thank you for standing alongside local mothers and families and helping us continue this important work.

06/05/2026

04/05/2026

🌿 Are you a new mum feeling a little overlooked?

Once baby arrives, the focus often shifts, and many mums are left feeling forgotten in the process.

But you matter too. 🤍

At Mothers Mind, we offer woman-centred support, a space where you are seen, heard, and nurtured alongside your journey into motherhood.

✨ Meet other local mums
✨ Share the real, unfiltered moments
✨ Feel supported, not judged
✨ Take a moment for you

☕ Tea and toast served
🕤 Today, 9:30am – 1pm
📍 The Bridge Centre, Birches Head Road, ST28DD

02/05/2026

Motherhood isn’t always what we imagined or expected and that’s more common than you think.

Some days feel full of love.
Some feel overwhelming.
Some feel confusing, lonely, or just not quite like you imagined.

The truth is, you don’t have to be “struggling enough” to come along.
You don’t need a label.
You don’t need to explain yourself.

💬 Mothers Mind Staffordshire offers a simple a space to:
• Meet other mums who get it.
• Chat openly (or just listen, that’s okay too).
• Share real experiences without judgement.
• Feel a little less alone in it all.

Whether you’re loving motherhood, finding it tough, or sitting somewhere in between, you are welcome here.

No pressure. No expectations. Just connection.

📆Every Thursday
🕤 9:30 – 1pm
📍 The Bridge Centre, ST28DD

29/04/2026

Some days, “doing your best” looks like getting out of the house, smiling, and ticking off the to-do list.

And other days, it looks like surviving on very little sleep, holding your baby close, and getting through the next hour.

Both are valid. Both are enough.

Motherhood isn’t a fixed standard you either meet or fall short of. It’s a constantly shifting space where your emotional, physical, and mental capacity can change daily, especially when you’re navigating things like birth trauma, anxiety, low mood, or the overwhelming transition into becoming “mum.”

Doing your best might look like:
• Asking for help
• Cancelling plans
• Reaching out instead of staying quiet
• Letting the house be messy
• Taking a moment to breathe while baby naps

At Mothers Mind, we see you in all of those moments, the good, the heavy, and everything in between. You don’t have to have it all together to be doing enough.

If today feels like a “just getting through it” kind of day, you’re not alone in that. And you don’t have to carry it on your own either.

Our group runs every Thursday, 9:30–1pm at The Bridge Centre. A space for you to show up exactly as you are 🤍

27/04/2026

✨ Mums, this week is one you won’t want to miss.

📍The Bridge Centre,
⏰ 9:30-1pm
📆 Every Thursday

🫧Join us for a beautifully calming and joy-filled Sensory Story Time session with Hayley from The Sensory Storyteller. 📚🐛

🌈 Songs that lift your mood
📖 Gentle, engaging stories
🧸 The odd cuddly friend making an appearance
🫧 Bubbles (because who doesn’t love bubbles?!)
💞 And those special moments of connection between you and your baby

All designed to give you that little feel-good boost, for both you and your little one 🤍

And as always, you won’t be doing it alone;
Our group leaders will be there offering emotional support, a listening ear, and a safe space for whatever you’re carrying this week 💬

Sometimes the hardest part is just getting there — but we promise, you’ll leave feeling lighter. 😊

25/04/2026

Motherhood is more than a role, it’s a transformation, known as Matrescence. This transition can bring powerful shifts in identity, emotions, and relationships.

You might feel love and overwhelm side by side, or find yourself adjusting to a version of you that feels both new and unfamiliar. For some, this time can also include challenges like Postnatal Depression or Postpartum Anxiety.

You are not meant to carry it alone. Through open conversations and shared experiences, we can support you in making sense of this journey together.

If this resonates with you, please reach out, support is here, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.

📆 Every Thursday.
⏰9:30am–1pm
📍The Bridge Centre.
☕️ Refreshments and hot buttery toast.
👶🏼 Little ones welcome

23/04/2026

📆Join our group today
📍The Bridge Centre, ST28DD
🕰️ 9:30

Motherhood was never meant to be carried alone.

In the early days especially, it can feel like you should be coping, adjusting, holding everything together. But psychologically, we know something different — we are wired for connection. Sharing our experiences with others who truly understand can ease feelings of isolation, soften anxiety, and help us make sense of this transition.

Peer support isn’t only for when things feel heavy — it can also act as a preventative measure, supporting you before any mental health challenges begin to grow.

Having a space to talk, to be heard, and to hear “me too” can gently protect your wellbeing before things start to feel overwhelming.

You don’t have to do this alone.

22/04/2026

👶🏻Volunteer opportunity in Newcastle Under Lyme! 👶🏻

Can you make a good brew?☕ Do you enjoy having a chat?💬 If you do, then we'd love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a friendly and welcoming volunteer to help at our Infant feeding café at the Newcastle Family Hub.

📍Where: Newcastle Family Hub, Cemetery Road, Knutton, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 6DH
📅 When: Monday's 9:30-10:30 (Term time)

As a volunteer you will:
✅Welcome parents and carers
✅Offer refreshments to attendees
✅ Prepare tea, coffee and toast
✅Wash and clear away any dishes

Interested? For more information, email debbie.burgess@staffordshire.gov.uk or text 07704798133 to request the application link.

You can also scan the QR code on the poster to apply now!

Join us to make a difference in your community! 💖