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MAMA (MEET-A-MUM-ASSOCIATION)MAMA (the Meet-A-Mum Association) is a nation-wide organisation which was
launched in 1979 by Esther Rantzen and Women magazine. It is now a registered
charity aimed at providing a network of care to help all mothers and mothers-to
be. Details of services are as follows. - Groups, of which there are now more than 70 nation-wide, can alleviate the
feelings of isolation and loneliness often experienced by new mothers. These
feelings can sometimes lead to, or be part of, postnatal illness.
- In addition, MAMA maintains a national database containing the details of
all the mothers who contact the Association. If MAMA is not able to put a
mother in touch with a local group, names and addresses of any other mums in
the area who have been in contact, so that mothers have a chance to make a few
new friends and get support on a one-to-one basis.
- Mothers suffering from post natal illness can call MAMA's helpline (number
and times above). The Helpline offers telephone support for sufferers of Post
Natal Illness (PNI) and their families. Calls are answered by trained
volunteers, many of who have suffered from PNI in the past.
- MAMA has produced publications, available for a small fee, on postnatal
illness, the effects of a new baby on the family, difficulties faced by women
following childbirth and how to support a woman with PNI. There is also a range
of leaflets and fact sheets, free to mothers, with information on coping with
PNI, panic attacks, relaxation techniques and notes for the carer.
Contact the National Office on the Admin number below for a publications
list, details of upcoming events or for details of local groups.
MAMA (Meet-A-Mum-Association)
376 Bideford Lane
Linslade
Bedfordshire
LU7 2TY  020-8771 5595 (Admin)
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