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The Motherhood Group leads groundbreaking study into black women’s maternal mental health in the UK
The Motherhood Group has launched a landmark report on Black maternal mental health in the United Kingdom, shining a light on the urgent need for safe spaces, culturally competent peer support, digital access, and community-driven, anti-racist solutions.
This report centres the lived experiences of Black mothers and highlights systemic barriers to quality, affordable mental healthcare. The report was supported with the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) and the Centre for Mental Health.
By leading this research, The Motherhood Group places Black mothers’ voices at the forefront of national conversations, providing policy-makers, health services, and communities with the insights needed to drive meaningful change
“After eight years of deep engagement with Black mothers through grassroots initiatives, workshops and peer support programmes, The Motherhood Group has witnessed first hand the complex interplay between cultural identity, lived experience and maternal mental health. The success of our Black Maternal Mental Health week, which has grown exponentially over five years, demonstrate the crucial need for culturally nuanced support. Through our partnership with MMHA and Centre for Mental Health, we’re uniquely positioned to transform these insights into systemic change, ensuring that Black mothers receive mental health support that truly acknowledges and addresses their lived experiences and healthcare inequalities.” – Sandra Igwe, CEO, The Motherhood Group.
“At the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, we are delighted to support The Motherhood Group in this vital project addressing the mental health needs of new and expectant Black mothers. We know that Black women and birthing people face a higher risk of developing mental health problems during and after pregnancy, yet they are less likely to receive the support they need. By working together, we hope to increase awareness around these pressing issues and ensure that all parts of the healthcare system can confidently provide the compassionate, tailored care that Black mothers and their babies deserve.”
Justin Irwin, CEO, Maternal Mental Health Alliance.
Research Focus Areas
The comprehensive research explores:
– Black mothers’ experiences with current support systems
– Barriers to accessing existing mental health services
– Cultural factors influencing maternal mental health experiences
– Healthcare practitioners’ understanding of cultural needs
