
Mum as You Are
Peer to Peer Support for Mums of New Babies
Support from your doorstep
Peer to peer support
MAYA is a peer-to-peer in-person support network for all mums of new babies. It aims to fills a gap in postnatal support by harnessing the experiences from everyday mums out there for everyday mums-to-be.
Research shows the many benefits of peer support which include: enhanced maternal mental health, greater confidence in parenting ability, increased self-esteem, and reduced feelings of social isolation. Each of these areas can feel knocked during the weeks or months after having a baby. This is all the more reason to have your MAYA community to call upon.
MAYA's Approach -
1-2-1
At the heart of MAYA’s support is the creation of a nurturing community for all mothers. This 3-step journey begins by connecting you with a fellow mum peer who has walked the path you're now on.
1. You reach out - via email or our website - as soon as you like in your pregnancy (or up to 28 days after your baby has arrived) and we can chat through how you are doing and what you want your postnatal support to look like. If it's possible we'll have an in-person meet up before your baby arrives too to get to know one another.
2. We'll check-in each week and once your baby arrives - and whenever you're ready - we can arrange a meet up. Either a walk from your doorstep or coffee in your local cafe with your new babe in tow. We'll come bearing gifts on the first meet-up with a curated goody bag filled with nourishing treats.
3. We'll chat regularly - most people find a weekly message catch up plus an in-person meet up once a month helpful. There's a judgement free, compassionate ear there during a time when your head might be busy with equal excitement, bewilderment and exhaustion. You'll have access to a directory of valuable support resources, ensuring you're well-equipped to navigate this new chapter.
MAYA's Approach -
community
It's important to have support that endures beyond the early days. As part of the community-building process, you'll also become a member of a close-knit group of mums, all having welcomed new babies around the same time. We'll link you into your own WhatsApp group and make the first introductions.
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This circle of companionship becomes an invaluable asset as you adjust to the demands of parenthood, knowing that you're never alone, even at 3am. And when you're ready, this support can evolve into real-life meetups: group walks and cafe meet-ups.
MAYA will arrange some optional socials and events across the year too.
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Your community grows just as you do in your parenting journey.