Lewisham Mindful Mums helps pregnant women and new mums in Lewisham look after themselves during what can be a challenging period of their lives. Since the service started in 2016, Mindful Mums has supported over a thousand women.
Having a baby isn’t easy at the best of times, especially with the modern-day demands of work, health and relationships, and traditional family support networks not always being an option. Our Mindful Mums groups will help you navigate the path of new parenthood.
“Some weeks I count down the days until the next online session, such is the impact on my mental health.” Susie
“Just to link-in with other mums, have a moan and a laugh has genuinely got me through lockdown – it’s a lifeline.” Hanna
“This course has had a huge impact on my mental health – I have felt energised after every session and so supported by the volunteers and other mothers.” Kate, mum to Ruby
Mindful Mums Wellbeing Groups
Mindful Mums offers supportive five-week courses and drop-in sessions for pregnant women and new mums. All of our groups are led by trained volunteers with their own personal experience of managing the challenges of pregnancy and early motherhood. The sessions offer an opportunity to connect with other pregnant women and new mums with similar experiences and learn tips and techniques for looking after your wellbeing.
June/July 2022 Wellbeing in-person group
When: Tuesdays 1pm – 2.30pm, 14 June – 12 July
Where: Bellingham Children’s Centre, 109 Randlesdown Rd, SE6 3HB – MAP
NB: places in our groups are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please register as soon as possible if you are interested in attending.
Mindful Mums offers supportive five-week courses and drop-in sessions for pregnant women and new mums. All of our groups are led by trained volunteers with their own personal experience of managing the challenges of pregnancy and early motherhood. The sessions offer an opportunity to connect with other pregnant women and new mums with similar experiences and learn tips and techniques for looking after your wellbeing.
Mindful Mums offer four types of groups to pregnant women and new mums in Lewisham. All groups run for five weeks.
- Wellbeing group for mother of babies 0-12 months old – this group is held in-person
- Antenatal group for women from 12 weeks pregnant to full term – this group is held online
- Postnatal group for mums of babies 0-12 months old – this group is held online
- Diversity Matters group for women from a Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority background with babies 0-12 months old – this group is held in-person.
Diversity Matters Wellbeing Groups
Having a new baby is rarely without its challenges, but having a baby when you’re from a Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority background can be more challenging still.
Our new Diversity Matters group provides a safe space for mothers of babies 0-12 months to talk about the complexities and issues related to their culture, upbringing and heritage with balancing the challenges of early motherhood.
June/July 2022 indoor course booking now
Open to: mums of babies 0-12 months old in Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich. Priority spaces will be given to Lewisham residents as this is a Lewisham-specific service.
When: Fridays, 10.30am – 12pm, 17 June – 15 July 2022
Where: St Laurence Church, 37 Bromley Rd, Catford, London, SE6 2TS – MAP
NB: places in our groups are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please register as soon as possible if you are interested in attending.
June/July 2022 outdoor course booking now
Open to: mums of babies 0-12 months old in Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich. Priority spaces will be given to Lewisham residents as this is a Lewisham-specific service.
When: Wednesday, 10.30am – 12pm, 15 June – 13 July 2022
Where: meet outside the manor house at Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham Hill Road, BR3 5BS – MAP
NB: places in our groups are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please register as soon as possible if you are interested in attending.
As with all good things in life, becoming a dad isn’t without its challenges. Whether it’s your first child or your third, a new baby is a major life transition, bringing different responsibilities and changing the dynamic of relationships. Our Lewisham Being Dad groups are here to help you navigate fatherhood in the most positive way possible.
Open to: new or expectant dads and men who live in Lewisham and care for children under two years old. Bring your kids and give mum a break!
When: Saturdays 10am – 11.30am, 11 June – 9 July 2022
Where: St Laurence Church, 37 Bromley Rd, Catford, London, SE6 2TS – MAP.
email beingdad@blgmind.org.uk / tel 07707 274391 for details of how to join in.
Being Dad Face to Online Course
As with all good things in life, becoming a dad isn’t without its challenges. Whether it’s your first child or your third, a new baby is a major life transition, bringing different responsibilities and changing the dynamic of relationships. Our Lewisham Being Dad groups are here to help you navigate fatherhood in the most positive way possible.
Open to: new or expectant dads and men who and care for children under two years old.
When: Tuesdays, 8pm – 9pm, 14 June – 12 July 2022
Where: online via Zoom. Please contact us at the email address below and we will send login details.
NB: places in our groups are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please register as soon as possible if you are interested in attending.
email beingdad@blgmind.org.uk / tel 07707 274391 for details of how to join in.
