As Seen on BBC Morning Live ā Singing for Maternal Mental Health Across the UK
Singing Mamas is a national non-profit offering weekly community singing groups for women, with or without their little ones.
Featured on BBC Morning Live, our grassroots movement supports maternal mental health through accessible, welcoming group singing across the UK.
Find a Group Near You
BBC Morning Live visited Forest Row to film our founder, Kate Valentine, with the original Singing Mamas group she still leads each week. Some women in this circle have been singing together for over 15 years.
Forest Row is our flagship group ā rooted in real community, real stories and real impact on maternal mental health. Today, that same spirit lives in 150+ Singing Mamas groups meeting weekly across the UK and beyond.
Presenter Jessica Wright experienced the joy, honesty and connection that unfolds when women sing together.
We believe every woman deserves to find a group like this.Ā
What to expect
There are no solos, auditions or sheets of music. Just simple songs learnt by ear that will leave you feeling relaxed and uplifted. You don't need any musical training or experience, and even if you think you 'can't sing' we'll show you that in the right group, you absolutely can and it feels great! Expect a warm welcome along with some tea and cake.Ā
Why we sing
There's so much evidence about the benefits of singing to people's physical and mental health. In fact, a researcher we work with ran a clinical trial that proved that group singing was more effective in treating post-natal depression than the usual forms of treatment! You'll lower your stress levels, improve your mood and increase your bond with your baby.
How to join
Find the group nearest to you and get in touch with your local leader. You can text, WhatsApp, call or email (whatever works for you) and providing there's space in the group she'll arrange for you (and your little one/s if you have them) to come for a taster session. She'll be there to welcome you on the day, introduce you to the other women and get you a cuppa.
“These groups are essential! I have had 2 pregnancies, my first I attended no groups and suffered bad with PND. I truly believe my PND this time around has been kept at bay by being able to connect with others at Singing Mamas.”
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