Coming full circle - building a sustainable community of mothers

The unexpected experience of social isolation and loneliness for new mothers is a growing issue in caring for postnatal women in the UK. Inadequate support as a result of fragmented communities and extended family can leave women at risk of poor mental health with a lasting impact the woman and her family. Mums Circle is a student innovation in midwifery practice which promotes woman-centredness by enabling new mothers to meet, make friends and build a sustainable network of support in their local area. A year on, Mums Circle has had huge success and women are self-sustaining a growing, local community for themselves and their families.