1:1 Maternity Peer Support
You're not meant to navigate pregnancy alone.
Pregnancy and early parenthood can feel overwhelming – especially when you’re far from family, navigating an unfamiliar healthcare system, or facing language and cultural barriers.
Our trained peer supporters are here to walk alongside you, offering practical guidance, emotional support, and a listening ear
You deserve someone in your corner
Something as simple as having one trusted person to talk to can make a huge difference.
Our peer supporters won’t replace your midwife or healthcare team. Instead, they offer something different – time, understanding, reassurance and practical support from someone who has been through pregnancy and early motherhood themselves.
Whether you’re expecting your first baby or adding to your family, we’re here to help you feel more informed, confident and less alone.
Is this support for you?
✔ You’re pregnant, have recently given birth, or have a young baby
✔ You’d like support during your postnatal recovery or with breastfeeding and infant feeding
✔ You’re from a migrant or ethnically diverse community
✔ English isn’t your first language
✔ You’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed or isolated
✔ You’re unsure how maternity care works in the UK
✔ You’d simply like someone to talk to
What makes our peer support different?
Our peer supporters are:
trained through Support ME CIC
supervised and supported throughout their volunteering
experienced mothers
culturally aware
trauma-informed
committed to providing non-judgemental support
We understand that every family’s story is different. That’s why we take time to match parents with the most appropriate volunteer whenever possible.
Flexible support that fits around you
by phone
via video calls
through agreed messaging
Depending on availability, some local face-to-face support may also be possible. Our aim is to make support as accessible and flexible as possible.
⭐For Healthcare Professionals
Our peer support programme complements NHS maternity services by helping women overcome practical, emotional and cultural barriers that can affect engagement with care.
Peer supporters can help families:
• prepare for appointments
• better understand maternity information
• feel more confident asking questions
• access community support
• reduce isolation
• navigate local services
We welcome referrals from:
- Midwives
- Health Visitors
- GPs
- Social Prescribers
- Family Hubs
- Community Organisations
- Voluntary Sector Services
Yes. Thanks to our volunteers, this service is completely free for families.
Where possible, we will match you with a volunteer who speaks your preferred language. At the moment support is available in Polish and English but we actively search for volunteers speaking Arabic and Urdu.
No. Peer supporters complement, but never replace, professional healthcare.
Yes. Information is handled confidentially within safeguarding procedures.
Ready to receive support?
If you feel this could help you, we encourage you to apply.
There is no pressure and no obligation – just a chance to receive the support you deserve.
