The Motherhood Group delivers specialist Black maternal health training, cultural competency training, maternal health inequalities education and perinatal mental health training for healthcare professionals, NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), commissioners, policymakers and organisations across the UK.
Our evidence-informed programmes help organisations understand and address the racial disparities that continue to impact Black women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. We equip healthcare professionals with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to provide culturally competent maternity care, improve patient experience and reduce inequalities in maternal health outcomes.
As one of the UK's leading organisations working in Black maternal health, Black maternal mental health and health equity, we combine research, lived experience and national policy expertise to deliver impactful workforce development programmes that create meaningful change.
Black women in the UK are 3.7 times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or the postnatal period than white women. Black mothers are also more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity, poor mental health outcomes, delayed diagnosis and barriers to accessing appropriate support. Our training directly addresses these disparities through practical, evidence-based learning that supports safer, more equitable maternity care.
We offer bespoke in-person and online workshops, cultural competency programmes, keynote sessions, masterclasses and workforce development training for NHS organisations, maternity services, local authorities, charities, universities and corporate partners.
Why This Training Matters
Black women are 3.7 times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or the postnatal period than white women in the UK.
Black women are more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity and near-miss events.
Black women are more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity and near-miss events.
Black mothers are more likely to experience perinatal mental health difficulties, yet less likely to be identified or supported.
Black mothers are more likely to experience perinatal mental health difficulties, yet less likely to be identified or supported.
Black women consistently report feeling unheard, dismissed and unsupported within maternity services.
Black women are more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity and near-miss events.
Trusted By
We have delivered programmes nationally across maternity, mental health and health inequality systems.
Our Training Covers:
Maternal Mortality & Health Inequalities
Understanding racial disparities, MBRRACE findings and systemic barriers.
Black Maternal Mental Health
Exploring perinatal mental health, postpartum depression and culturally competent support.
Cultural Competency in Maternity Care
Moving beyond awareness towards meaningful behaviour change.
Communication & Trust
Reducing dismissiveness and improving patient experience and safety.
The Strong Black Women Myth
Understanding the impact of stereotypes on pain trauma and quality of care.
Faith, Community & Engagement
Building culturally responsive services through community partnerships and co-design.
