Young MumsAid was set up in south-east London 10 years ago using funding from Children in Need.
Young mums experiencing poor mental health are being helped by a charity in south-east London that was formed with funding from BBC Children In Need.
Tyler, who had her son when she was aged 17 during the Covid lockdowns, says the weekly sessions "reduce being alone, especially being a young mum - it’s really hard".At the charity's weekly stay-and-play session, 22-month-old Hazael is stomping and roaring dinosaurs around a tray of squidgy shower gel.
Most of the mums have been referred to the charity by midwives, social workers or healthcare professionals. They often live in unsuitable or insecure housing, with many having faced difficulties during their lives. The charity therefore provides specialist support for pregnant young women and new mothers, aged up to 21 years, to give them and their babies the best chance in life.Lacey sneaks out of the stay-and-play session to talk to us, leaving her son Jordan with Kelly and the team.
She says: "Therapy with MumsAid was a big part that helped me process what I was going through. Because I was going through 101 things at the same time, while caring for a baby."The BBC Children In Need funding, which arrived 10 years ago, allowed MumsAid to start an advocacy service for the young mothers.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Inquest set after death of young man with heart of gold Ben YoungBen Young An inquest will be held in January to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a man described as having a 'heart of gold'. Ben You
Read more »
Mom and her two young children die after jumping over Niagara FallsA mother and her two kids went over safety railing at the Niagara Falls in an act that was 'intentional in nature', police said.
Read more »
Former police officer avoids jail for downloading indecent images of children as young as oneA former police officer with West Mercia Police has avoided jail after more than 140 indecent images were found on devices in his home.
Read more »
Zac’s Fund to help more children and young people with cancerA charity fund started to help a Shropshire boy receive pioneering cancer treatment in the USA is set to help more children and young people with cancer.
Read more »
Rapist who preyed on young children jailed for historic sex offencesIan Dunlop, now 61, targeted the victims in the South Ayrshire area over a five-year period after being asked to babysit three children.
Read more »
Preston Christmas toy appeal for children and young adults returns for 12th yearThe Cotton Court Toy Appeal's previous collection Pic: Cotton Court Business Centre Prestonians are being urged to help ensure children and young people acr
Read more »