Backed by research, Melodies for Mums, by Breathe Arts Health Research, is a group singing programme for new mothers who may be experiencing symptoms associated with postnatal depression such as anxiety, low mood and loneliness.
To date, it has supported more than 200 mothers and babies.
Women come together on a weekly basis to connect with each other and sing, with the programme being redesigned to be delivered online during the pandemic. Fifteen six-week programmes were delivered online between January and June this year.
A nationwide programme, supported by funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund, was attended by 60 new mothers and their babies from more than 30 locations. They reported:
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