blackmothersmatteruk

Wow it’s end of term and it’s been a busy one! It’s been so great meeting so many new members of our community and we are already excited for next term! We will be back, week commencing the 1st June and have so many things planned, including our end of term summer party, movement sessions, day trips and another wellness retreat!

If you aren’t part of our WhatsApp broadcast group and want to be, please slide in the DMs and we can get you added!

Enjoy this weeks sunshine and we will be back soon 🌞🖤
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Last week we were joined by the brilliant for another move and stretch session and wow… what a busy session! So many regulars, new bumps, new mums and lots of babies! This week is our last session before we break before half term and take a well earned break! Make sure you come down before we all enjoy next weeks anticipated sunshine ☀️
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Hi folks 👋🏾 Black Mothers Matter run a free community group called Bumps and Babies for those currently pregnant and Women and birthers with little ones who aren’t yet walking. Our sessions take place every Monday 10.30-12.30 at Stroud Road Community Hub, GL1 5JJ. Drop us a message if you’re interested 🖤🤎

As we come to the end of Black Maternal Health Week, our feeds have been filled with so many positive stories and it’s been so beautiful to see. Now it feels like the right time for us to share ours 🖤

This year’s theme is “leading with solutions, not trauma,” and this really resonates with us. At Black Mothers Matter, we always try to lead from a place of joy 🖤

Last weekend, we hosted our fourth wellness retreat for Black mums — creating space for connection, rest, and reflection. Alongside important conversations around Black maternal mental health, we held a range of activities focused on both mental and physical wellbeing.

Spaces like this matter.

And we already can’t wait to host the next one ✨ 🖤
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Yesterday marked the launch of our Listen, Learn & Lunch series — beginning with an important conversation on the impact of Ramadan and fasting on pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It felt really special to bring together healthcare professionals alongside members of our community, creating space to share knowledge, lived experiences, and meaningful dialogue.

A huge thank you to for supporting this event 🖤🤎
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The most gorgeous, creative morning with our friends in Gloucester this morning kicking off our Mother’s Day celebrations. Huge thank you to for the beautiful treats 🧁🖤
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We are DELIGHTED to bring you our Eid Listen, Learn and Lunch event supported by 🎉

This FREE event will celebrate Black Muslim pregnancy and breastfeeding experiences and create a greater understanding between families and healthcare professionals.

Our Listen, Learn and Lunch will take place on Wednesday 25th March, from 11 - 1pm at Connect Studio, BS5 0TS. Tickets are available NOW via the link in our bio 🎟️

See you there 🖤
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🖤 Black Mothers Matter would like to invite you to an Iftar evening. This will be an opportunity to participate in a day of fasting, share a meal, and celebrate the spirit of community during this special time.

📍This event will take place on Wednesday, February 25th, at 17:00 PM at Wellspring Settlement, BS5 0AX

🙏🏾 We will open our doors at 4.45pm for a 5pm panel discussion. This talk will amplify lived experiences of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and observing Ramadan within the Black Muslim community. This will be followed by breaking the fast with dates, fruits, and water, time for prayer, and a communal meal

🎟️ Please head to the LINK IN OUR BIO TO BOOK YOUR TICKET now - limited spaces available!
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Our weekly community group is growing with so many new Mums and babies joining us as well as lots returning with their second babies! If you are currently pregnant or have a little one, come on down to our Bumps and Babies group, every Thursday from 11-1pm at Connect Studio BS5 0TS. Please share with your friends, cousins, aunts and neighbours 🖤
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Yesterday was the most beautiful way to welcome in February with our first wellness retreat of 2026. A huge thank you to the brilliant for sharing her practice with us and the talented chefs from for nourishing us. Such a gorgeous space and we loved spending the day with you all 🖤
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