A Word

From Alexandra – Founder of Mums Support Network

“When a baby is born, so is a mother. Each unsteady in their own way”

– Alexandra Sacks, psychiatrist

Hi mums! I’m Alex and I am the founder of Mums Support Network. I started this organisation to provide emotional support to all mothers who are battling with the challenges of motherhood. I wanted to create a safe space where mothers could connect and talk openly and without judgement about their feelings.

Becoming a mother is overwhelming. Every woman who makes the transition into motherhood will experience mixed emotions about the changes in her life. About one in 4 or 5 women will develop a perinatal mood disorder or perinatal distress. This common complication of having a baby is not openly spoken about enough. Mums Support Network aims to break the stigma and shame surrounding this illness, by getting mothers who are affected to reach out and talk about it!

As women we have a biological need to make connections with others, and we feel better when people listen to our stories with empathy and understanding. In these modern times it is hard to make those connections. “It takes a village to raise a child” the saying goes. Most of us have lost our village. New mothers used to be nurtured by family and friends. They would receive valuable advice and support from other mothers and the village elders. Now we parent behind closed doors and seek affirmation and advice on our phones… We have little help, and we are cut off from true connections. Mums Support Network hopes to bring back some of that “village” and help mums to make those meaningful connections – mothers need a place to tell their stories and find reassurance.

There is no manual for motherhood. But as mothers we can find solidarity with each other. Let us be your village.