The Motherhood Group | Forward Programme

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Meet the 2026 Cohort

The Programme

The Motherhood Group Forward Programme was created in response to a reality many mothers know too well.

Too many mothers feel pressure to keep everything going while recovering physically, emotionally and mentally from pregnancy and postpartum.

For some, that means returning to employment before they are ready.
For others, it means trying to maintain freelance work, flexible work, creative work, business responsibilities or everyday life while navigating motherhood at the same time.

Many mothers told us:
“I felt like I lost myself after becoming a mother.”“I felt like I lost myself after becoming a mother.”

“I needed emotional and practical support during postpartum.”

“I was trying to hold everything together while still recovering.”

“I needed community, accountability and people checking in on me.”

“I wanted support navigating motherhood and my identity.”

As modern motherhood continues to evolve, many mothers are balancing recovery, identity, wellbeing, work, purpose and family responsibilities without enough support around them.

This programme was created to help change that.

The Forward Programme supports mothers during pregnancy and the first year postpartum through emotional wellbeing support, practical support, peer community care and maternal recovery support.

Powered by Mumbrite and delivered by The Motherhood Group, the programme combines emotional wellbeing, community support and practical guidance to help mothers move forward with greater support, stability and confidence.

Our First Cohort!

The first cohort will support 20 mothers through a structured 5-month programme.

The programme has been intentionally designed to remain personal, community-led and impact-focused while building long-term support systems for mothers navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery and modern motherhood.

What the programme includes:

Practical Life & Work Support

Participants will receive practical support delivered by The Motherhood Group team.

Support may include:
Administrative support | Accountability check-ins | Organisation support | Flexible work support | Creative or business support | Transition support
The aim is to help mothers feel supported while navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, identity shifts and the realities of balancing motherhood alongside everyday responsibilities.

Weekly Group Therapy via Mumbrite

Participants will have access to weekly online group therapy sessions facilitated by a psychotherapist through the Mumbrite platform.
These sessions are designed to provide emotional wellbeing support, safe reflection space and maternal mental health support throughout the programme.

Weekly Peer Support Sessions via Mumbrite

Participants will also join weekly peer support sessions through Mumbrite, connecting with other mothers navigating similar experiences.
These sessions are designed to reduce isolation, strengthen community and create honest conversations around motherhood, identity, recovery and wellbeing.

Our Vision

At The Motherhood Group, we believe mothers deserve support systems that reflect the realities of modern motherhood.

We believe motherhood should not mean losing yourself, your wellbeing or your sense of identity.

The Forward Programme is part of a wider vision to create more accessible, community-led support for mothers navigating recovery, transition, wellbeing and work.

Applications for the 2026 Mum Forward Programme are now closed. Register your interest for the next cohort or download the programme handbook to learn more about the support, mentoring and sessions included.
REGISTER INTEREST FOR 2027 COHORT

MUM FORWARD · WHAT’S NEXT

Your next step with Mum Forward.

Wellbeing, confidence and programme opportunities for Black mothers in the UK. Explore an event, register 2027 interest or stay connected to what’s next.

MUM FORWARD LIVE AT VODAFONE

Define What You’re Known For

Monday 26 October 2026 · 12–2pm
Vodafone Paddington office, London

A Lunch & Learn on recognising your strengths, communicating your value and building confidence in your next steps.

Current cohort priority, with limited additional community places. Places are confirmed by email.

2027 COHORT INTEREST

Keep your next chapter moving.

Our 2026 cohort is already underway and applications are closed. Register your interest to hear about the next cohort.

Registering interest does not confirm a programme place.

PROGRAMMES & OPPORTUNITIES

Stay connected to what’s next.

Hear about future Mum Forward and The Motherhood Group programme opportunities.

Tick the optional updates box in the form to opt in.

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Programme sessions, peer connection and conversations that fit around motherhood.

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Keep your programme community close, wherever your day takes you.

REGISTER OR REQUEST A PLACE

Tell us how you’d like to join.

Choose the October Lunch & Learn, 2027 cohort interest or future programme opportunities in the form.

For the Vodafone event, tell us whether you’re a current cohort member or guest. You can also mention an interest in co-hosting a conversation or any baby or toddler arrangements.

Event places and programme participation are confirmed separately by email. Please avoid including sensitive health information.

Our next Reflection Circle

Tuesday 27 October · 7–8pm UK
Online via Mumbrite

Current cohort members can find session details through Mumbrite.


We use your details to respond to your request. Tick the optional box if you would also like programme updates. Privacy policy.

PROGRAMME HANDBOOK

The updated dates, in one place.

The handbook includes the revised Vodafone sessions and the programme overview.

Finding Your Voice

Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 12–1pm
Moved from 18 August.

Vodafone Lunch & Learn

Monday 26 October 2026 · 12–2pm
Moved from 12 October.

© 2026 | The Motherhood Group, Coordinators of Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK
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