Support
At Mama’s Who Brunch, we know motherhood can be magical, messy, emotional, and everything in between. Whether you’re navigating fertility challenges, the rollercoaster of pregnancy, or those hazy postnatal days (hello, baby brain!), we want you to know — support is here, and you don’t have to do it all on your own.
This page is full of incredible people, organisations, and resources that we trust and love — all handpicked to support you at every stage of your journey. From maternal mental health and fertility support, to birth trauma, infant feeding, and more — we’ve got you.
✨ Looking for expert 1:1 support?
Check out Mama’s Little Black Book — our curated directory of trusted local professionals who work with families, from sleep consultants to pelvic health physios, doulas, therapists, and more. It’s your go-to place to find the right expert for you and your little one.
Take a look around, reach out if you need to, and remember: asking for help is a superpower.
🌼 UK Charities & Organisations for Mama Support
Whether you’re trying to conceive, adjusting to life with a newborn, or finding your way through the tougher moments of motherhood — these organisations are here to help with free, professional and compassionate support.
🤍 Maternal Mental Health & Postnatal Support
PANDAS Foundation
www.pandasfoundation.org.uk
Offering support for parents with perinatal mental health challenges, including postnatal depression and anxiety. Call, text or access support groups.
Mothers for Mothers
www.mothersformothers.co.uk
A warm and supportive space for mums struggling with their mental health before and after birth. Offers helplines, peer support and counselling.
APNI (Association for Postnatal Illness)
www.apni.org
Offers emotional support to mums experiencing postnatal illness, including a free helpline and email support.
🤍 Fertility & Baby Loss Support
Tommy’s
www.tommys.org
Funding research and offering expert advice for anyone experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature birth. Also offers a pregnancy support line.
Fertility Network UK
www.fertilitynetworkuk.org
The UK’s leading fertility charity offering information, emotional support, and advocacy for those trying to conceive.
Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity)
www.sands.org.uk
Supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby, with local support groups, online forums and a free helpline.
🤍 Parenting, Feeding & Baby Support
La Leche League GB
www.laleche.org.uk
Offering breastfeeding support from trained volunteers, both online and in local communities.
The Breastfeeding Network
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Helplines, support groups and evidence-based information for parents feeding babies.
Home-Start UK
www.home-start.org.uk
Trained volunteers offer regular home visits to support parents of young children who are going through challenging times.
🤍 Birth Trauma & Pregnancy Support
Birth Trauma Association
www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk
Support and understanding for anyone left feeling traumatised after birth. Offers peer support and online communities.
Petals (The Baby Loss Counselling Charity)
www.petalscharity.org
Specialised counselling for parents affected by pregnancy loss or traumatic birth.
🌈 Fertility, Donor Conception & Surrogacy Support
Everyone’s path to parenthood looks different — and each journey deserves support, understanding, and resources that truly help. Whether you’re navigating fertility treatment, donor conception, or surrogacy, these organisations and links offer expert guidance, lived experience, and a community to lean on.
🤍 Donor Conception Support
Donor Conception Network
www.dcnetwork.org
A UK-based charity supporting families created using donor sperm, egg, or embryos. Offers resources, workshops, and a thriving member community.
Paths to ParentHub
www.members.definingmum.com
A supportive online space created by a donor-conceived mum, with webinars, resources, and honest conversations around donor conception.
LGBTQ+ Paths to ParentHub
www.pathstoparenthub.com/lgbtq-paths-to-parenthub
Tailored support and real-life stories for LGBTQ+ families exploring donor conception or fertility treatment.
📖 Book Recommendation: Three Makes Baby by Dr. Jana Rupnow
A compassionate and insightful guide for families created through donor conception, including emotional wellbeing and talking to children.
🤍 Surrogacy Support
Surrogacy UK
www.surrogacyuk.org
A supportive UK organisation built on friendship-first values, matching surrogates and intended parents and offering legal and emotional guidance.
UK Government Surrogacy Information
Read the full legal guide
Everything you need to know about the legal process and rights for intended parents and surrogates in England and Wales.
🤍 General Fertility Support
Fertility Network UK
www.fertilitynetworkuk.org
The UK’s national fertility charity offering practical and emotional support to anyone facing fertility issues.
IVF Babble
www.ivfbabble.com
A modern, supportive online platform with expert advice, personal stories, lifestyle support, and IVF tips.
HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority)
www.hfea.gov.uk
The official UK fertility regulator. Offers verified information on clinics, treatment options, and fertility law.
Fertility Matters At Work
www.fertilitymattersatwork.com
Raising awareness of fertility struggles in the workplace, with resources for both employees and employers.