News from Mum Love
how we’re impacting the news agenda for mums
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FROM A MOTHER TO ANOTHER |
Mum Love meets Laura Kyrke-Smith MP
Maternal identity change was at the heart of Mum Love’s meeting with Laura Kyrke-Smith MP. Read what was discussed, from accessible language to a proposed December round table with MPs and ministers.
Why Paternity Leave Matters to Mums Too: Our Experience of The Parent Strike
Paternity leave in the UK lasts just one or two weeks. One mum and business co-founder shares how unequal leave creates a default parent, and why she joined The Parent Strike in Manchester.
Mum Love meets MP Laura Kyrke-Smith to build momentum for maternal identity and emotional support
Maternal identity support is the focus as Laura Kyrke-Smith MP backs Mum Love’s emotional support packs and suggests a Parliament roundtable to bring key stakeholders together.
The Vital Role of Emotional Support in Maternity Care: Why Mum Love Matters
The final report of the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation has highlighted how often mothers feel unheard and unsupported during pregnancy and beyond. We look at what the findings mean, and how Mum Love is working to make emotional support a core part of every mother's maternity journey.
Psychologies Magazine: Supporting New Mums' Mental Wellbeing
Mum Love founder Georgie Woollams recently featured in Psychologies magazine, sharing honest insights into the emotional rollercoaster of new motherhood. Read on for her practical tips on spotting the signs of overwhelm and building a support network that actually helps.
Bridging the Emotional Gap in Maternity Support: A Conversation with the Department of Health
Mum Love recently sat down with the Policy Manager for Maternity and Neonatal at the Department of Health and Social Care to talk about something that doesn't get nearly enough airtime - the emotional side of becoming a mother. The conversation pointed to a real gap in support, and some genuinely exciting possibilities for change.
Angela McConville and NCT: Championing Women Through Every Stage of Motherhood
Angela McConville, CEO of NCT, is quietly steering one of the UK's most trusted parenting charities into a new era, one that goes well beyond birth preparation. In a really open conversation, she shares how NCT is evolving to meet the emotional and identity shifts of modern motherhood, not just the practical ones.
Heidi Eldridge: A Powerful Advocate for Maternal Safety and Transformation
Heidi Eldridge is not waiting for the system to catch up - she is building practical solutions to make maternity care safer and better supported for families across the UK. From NHS-backed tools to policy reform, her work is creating real, measurable change in how parents are cared for.
The maternity care crisis that's failing UK women, and what needs to change
One in three women describe their birth experience as traumatic. Maternal mortality has risen 20% in 15 years. Nearly 130,000 people have signed a petition calling for a Maternity Commissioner. This piece looks at what's going wrong, who it's hitting hardest, and what needs to change.
