At least 20% of all new mothers are likely to suffer depression, and for between a third and a half of these it will be severe. Our mission is to help mothers feel less isolated and more able to cope with motherhood.
Maggie has written several pieces about the need to support women in matrescence (see the Press page for more). This about the shortfall in services for mothers due to pressure on the NHS in The Guardian article ‘Our health system is failing new mothers’ 2014. We’re determined to close the gap and support as many women as possible.
Improved my health and wellbeing
Improved my relationships with other people
Made me feel I could cope better with the demands of motherhood
Reduced feelings of anxiety/depression
Reduced a sense of isolation/loneliness
Reduced my need for NHS or other treatment
Made me feel more confident about my future
