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“Grief Must Be the Engine of Change”: Parliament Unites for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025

On the evening of the 13th October, Parliament came together for one of the most important debates of the year. Du...

#BLAW Self Care & Reflection

Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th–15th October) can bring a swirl of emotions, sadness, love, longing, and everythin...

National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation: What We Know

In the summer of 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care began a new independent investigation into materni...

National Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Care, Key Information

The government has announced that 14 NHS Trusts are now part of a rapid national investigation into maternity and ...

Every Mother Counts: What the Latest MBRRACE-UK Report Tells Us

The newest MBRRACE-UK report has arrived, and its message is important. Between 2021 and 2023, 611 women died duri...

Former Children’s Commissioner to Lead Independent Assessment of Maternity and Neonatal Services in Wales

MAMA Academy welcomes the announcement that Professor Sally Holland, former Children’s Commissioner for Wales, w...

Building Confidence in Maternity Care: Listening to Ethnic Minority Women

At MAMA Academy, our mission is to help save babies’ lives and support families through safer pregnancies. Centr...

MAMA Academy’s Festival Season Guide: Top Tips for Being Pregnant at a Festival

1. Comfort is Queen: Choose Your Festival Base Wisely If you’re camping, look for quiet or family-friendly camps...

Bank Holiday Pregnancy Advice: How to Prepare in the UK

Why Bank Holiday Prep Matters in Pregnancy Bank holidays in the UK are a chance to rest and recharge—but when yo...

New NHS Change Helps Expectant Mothers Access Maternity Care Sooner in England

The NHS has launched a new national system allowing expectant mums in England to book their first midwife appointm...

New All-Wales Maternity and Neonatal Review Launched to Enhance Safety and Care

A comprehensive assessment of maternity and neonatal services across Wales is set to commence this month, driven b...

New Bereavement Leave Introduced in England and Wales

MAMA Academy welcomes new legal right to time off for parents grieving pregnancy loss before 24 weeks In a landmar...

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