Black Country MNVP

27/04/2026

Continuing our 'Meet the Team Monday' I would like to introduce Becky, who joins the Black Country MNVP as the Perinatal Mental Health Lead, covering the whole Black Country Footprint 🧡💚💜💙

"Hi I'm Becky, the new Black Country Lead for Perinatal Mental Health.

My Passion for this role is both professional and personal. I gave birth to my first baby at 33 weeks and experienced both neonatal services and mental health support, first hand. I am a mum of three, with my younger two taking a little more time before making their arrival. These experiences have shaped my understanding of how important compassionate, responsive care is during the perinatal period.

I am also a qualified Midwife with over 10 years' experience of a wide range of maternity care. I now work outside of the NHS, utilising a background in Psychology and specialist training in perinatal mental health. I currently support women who have experienced birth trauma and am deeply committed to improving how mental health care is understood, accessed and delivered across maternity services and local communities.

I'm profoundly passionate about this role, driven by both my professional experience and my own journey. I look forward to meeting with you and working together to help you feel heard, included and supported in perinatal mental health services."

Thank you to Becky for that wonderful Introduction and stay tuned to meet more members of the Team....

23/04/2026

A local family are raising funds for babies born prematurely or poorly and needing to spend time on Russells Hall Hospital’s Neonatal Ward.

Click on the link for more information and to support them 💜

Iʼm raising money to support babies on the Neonatal unit. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

21/04/2026

Some great discussion at our MNVP joint workshop today😊. Lovely to meet people in person too!

20/04/2026

FREE ANTENATAL PELVIC HEALTH SESSION

📍 Smethwick Family Hub

Join the Perinatal Pelvic Health Team for a FREE Antenatal Pelvic Health Session — everything you need to know about your pelvic health in pregnancy and beyond.

They'll cover:

• Pelvic floor exercises
• Birth preparation
• Postnatal recovery

📅 Wednesday 22nd April 🕐 1:00pm – 2:30pm 💙 Delivered by the NHS Perinatal Pelvic Health Service

Empowering you to feel confident and supported throughout pregnancy and after birth.

20/04/2026

We have had a little break over Easter, but we are back and ready to introduce you to the newest members of the Black Country MNVP Team on 'Meet the Team Monday'🩷

Please join me in welcoming the lovely Julia, our new Inclusion Lead, covering the Black Country Footprint 💚💙🧡💜

"My name is Julia and I am the Inclusion MNVP Lead for the Black Country. I have over 30 years’ experience working with women and their families in maternity and community settings. For the past 14 years I have worked as an antenatal teacher within a local charity, supporting pregnant and postnatal mothers.

I am a mother of four and a grandmother. My own personal birth experiences, alongside the privilege of supporting many women through their journeys into parenthood, have shaped my understanding of maternity care. While some of these experiences have been very positive, far too many have been challenging.

My previous career as a midwife and Infant Feeding Lead in public health has given me a deep understanding of the NHS, how it works and the difficulties women may face in accessing the right support for their individual needs. These experiences have driven my passion for supporting women, particularly those with complex needs, to navigate the barriers they often encounter within maternity services.

Helping women to feel included in their care, rather than being bystanders while decisions are made for them, is what motivates me in my work. I am looking forward to this role and the opportunity to contribute to positive change, helping to create a more inclusive and supportive maternity service for all."

It is lovely to hear from Julia, stay tuned to meet more new members of the Team....

24/03/2026

Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday 25 March 2026, at the Walsall Leather Museum for an event for bereaved parents and their families.

The event is open to anyone whose baby has died at any time during the pregnancy or shortly afterwards who received care across the Black Country, but especially within Walsall Community and/or Walsall Manor Hospital or Wolverhampton Community and/or New Cross Hospital.

The members of the MNVP will be there to listen to your experiences with local maternity and/or neonatal services during your pregnancy, when your baby or babies died and the care you received afterwards.

We have split the day into two separate sessions:

10:00 - 12:00 - Where children are welcome to attend.
13:00 - 15:00 - Where we ask that children (including babies) do not attend, to consider those parents that want to share in a childfree environment.

We also have Faye attending to do some mindfulness and Art Therapy throughout the day.

Please use the link to book tickets.

This Event is for Bereaved Parents & their families to share with the Black Country Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership.

17/03/2026

Join us TOMORROW at the New Art Gallery in Walsall at 10:30am.

You can come along to share your experience of Maternity and/or Neonatal Care, meet the MNVP or just have a friendly cuppa and a chat 💚

Click on the link to book tickets

The MNVP Meeting is a safe space for you to ask questions, share your experiences or listen to others that have accessed Maternity Services.

15/03/2026

14/03/2026

Join us on Wednesday 25 March 2026 at the Walsall Leather Museum for an event for bereaved parents and their families.

The event is open to anyone whose baby has died at any time during the pregnancy or shortly afterwards who received care across the Black Country, but especially within Walsall Community and/or Walsall Manor Hospital or Wolverhampton Community and/or New Cross Hospital.

The members of the MNVP will be there to listen to your experiences with local maternity and/or neonatal services during your pregnancy, when your baby or babies died and the care you received afterwards.

We have split the day into two separate sessions:

10:00 - 12:00 - Where children are welcome to attend.
13:00 - 15:00 - Where we ask that children (including babies) do not attend, to consider those parents that want to share in a childfree environment.

We also have Faye attending to do some mindfulness and Art Therapy throughout the day.

Please use the link to book tickets.

This Event is for Bereaved Parents & their families to share with the Black Country Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership.