Maternity Voices Matter

We are a group of trained maternity service users, creating change through peer-led research, Participatory Appraisal (PA) & coproduction #MaternityVoicesMatter

[Maternity Voices Matter @MaternityVoice]

#MaternityVoicesMatter have recently been awarded funding from @UCL_CoPro to pilot a co-produced BAME Maternity Voices Project, committed to include seldom heard voices in #coproduction & maternity service improvement. Watch this space to find out more!

[Maternity Voices Matter @MaternityVoice]

Great event & turnout at the #EngageDay2022 Our co-founder Vita Moltedo, @lizzielcain from Co-Production Collective & Emily Morrison from the Institute for Community Studies, highlighting the value of co-production & participatory appraisal in research ✨ @imperialcollege

[KMEWO @kmewo]

Women Re-Building Safe Spaces! Join KMEWO to celebrate #IWD2022  on 10th March 2022 @CaxtonHouse with dance, music & great food 🎶

[Maternity Voices Matter @MaternityVoice]

@arc_S_Lppi It was a brilliant event Mary! Well done to everyone involved in organising x

[Prof. Gina Awoko Higginbottom MBE, PhD, FQNI, FAAN @GinaAwokoH]

@NHS_RHO @yvonnecoghill1 @birthrightsorg @MaternityAction @MaternityVoice @MMHAlliance @BAMEMaternity @ObiCPHVA @Thercal The conference is just 2 days away! Still time to register!

[Verónica Blanco Gutiérrez @Vero_BG_]

Looking for Black, Asian and Ethnic minority women in Southampton to chat about urinary incontinence during and after pregnancy @IolantheMidwife @VanoraHundley
#PPI
#UrinaryIncontinence
#MaternalHealth
#healthinequalities

[PPI in ARC S London Maternity & PMH research @arc_S_Lppi]

@MaternityVoice @agnes_agyepong @BuabengRachael @helloannahorn @RebeccaBrione @DoulaSmith @Doula_Lisa @SaEspling @ToyinAdeyinka3 @PostnatalWellb @ActionOnPP @tommys @SandsUK @birthrightsorg @Brthcompanions It would be wonderful if you would share this round your networks! Thanks!

[KMEWO @kmewo]

Thank you @arc_S_Lppi & @MaternityVoice for inviting us to the #insideresearch event today. Great presentations on the value of #participatory research and co- production in amplifying the voices of Black and Minoritised women, & addressing health inequities in maternity care

[PPI in ARC S London Maternity & PMH research @arc_S_Lppi]

Absolutely, couldn't agree more. 🌟🌟🌟🌟Vita can be relied upon to keep things moving and tell it like it is. @EmilyAhmed_ your influence goes far and wide. I hope I did #participatorymethods our report and Recommendations justice in 6 minutes @ARC_S_L Fab to present as a team.

[Maternity Voices Matter @MaternityVoice]

Our very own Vita Moltedo facilitating one of the break out sessions at #InsideResearch event. One member of the brilliant team of researchers @ARC_S_L who are doing invaluable work around addressing health inequities and highlighting the value of #ParticipatoryResearch

[Maternity Voices Matter @MaternityVoice]

@agnes_agyepong presenting at the #insideResearch event now. An inspirational champion who continues to ask fundamental questions on the urgency of addressing the exclusion of Black women’s experiences and voices in maternity research. #participatoryapproach #powerimbalances

[Maternity Voices Matter @MaternityVoice]

@agnes_agyepong presenting at the #insideResearch event now. An inspirational champion who continues to ask fundamental questions on the urgency of addressing the exclusion of Black women’s experiences and voices in maternity research. #participatoryapproach #powerimbalances

[Maternity Voices Matter @MaternityVoice]

#InsideResearch 👇🏼 Brilliant team of researchers bridging the gaps, challenging inequalities through authentic co-production, lived experiences and putting diversity and equality at the heart of research from the start, rather than as an ‘after-thought’ @arc_S_Lppi

[Maternity Voices Matter @MaternityVoice]

Powerful presentation by @BuabengRachael on the importance of Led ‘By & For’ grassroots groups & significance in amplifying the voices of Black & Minoritised communities. Ensuring that inclusion is meaningful. Groups are not ‘hard to reach’ they are seldom heard #InsideResearch

[Maternity Voices Matter @MaternityVoice]

Delighted to join 80+ attendees at the event “Inside Research - participatory and community-based approached to tackle health inequalities” #insideResearch Powerful presentation by @joocloo on importance of #participatory research & #co-production in addressing power imbalances

[PPI in ARC S London Maternity & PMH research @arc_S_Lppi]

Such a great project to be part of. Thankyou for yr contribution: @EmilyAhmed_ PA training, @MaternityVoice peer research facilitation, @DrAbigailEaster @Silverio_SA_ @agnes_agyepong @SandallJane, speaking/organising, and to everyone who took part. #coproduction @BuabengRachael

[NHS South East Clinical Delivery and Networks 💙 @NHSsoutheastCDN]

🚀Launching today! #ReadyforParenthood
The #ReadyforParenthood campaign aims to support new parents, running across local authorities, NHS organisations and local support groups over the next 12 months. For more information➡️ https://t.co/mLWatHx046 #parenting #parentingtips

[Maternity Voices Matter @MaternityVoice]

“Seeing the same few familiar faces throughout the perinatal period allows time and space for staff and patients to develop trusting relationships, for conversations to deepen rather than be repeated, and for people to feel safe to raise concerns or worries they may have”

[Stephanie O'Donohue @odonohue_steph]

We need to understand the benefits of #continuityofcare for pregnant people & babies, but also to listen to, & advocate on behalf of, #maternity services. More widely, as a society, I believe we should all be demanding better resourced maternity teams. https://t.co/z3uRBhd4BL