Support and Empower Women to Embrace Motherhood by Voting for Mothers Uncovered

This January you can help mothers to find the support they need with Mothers Uncovered; one of the fantastic charities taking part in this month's My Favourite Voucher Codes poll. Their incredible team helps mothers to feel less isolated, get support for them and their families and reconnect with their pre-motherhood selves. If you are curious to learn more about this worthy cause, then find out below and see if Mothers Uncovered get your vote!

Who Are Mothers Uncovered?

Mothers Uncovered are a team of Sussex-based mothers who help to empower women with the adjustment to motherhood, manage their wellbeing and find support. The process of becoming a mother is known as ‘matrescence’. Similarly to adolescence, motherhood brings changes in the body, hormonal fluctuations and a new identity. However, we only focus on the physical act of producing a baby and many women feel completely at sea and socially isolated. Motherhood can be a wonderful experience, however it can also be a very challenging process and bringing a new infant into the world comes with a lot of new emotions and experiences. One of the biggest shifts that women experience in motherhood is that of their role from woman to mother. Many struggle to maintain a sense of identity and selfhood whilst also being a caregiver for a new life.

Babies take up a lot of time, and often mothers are the primary caregiver for their child, particularly during the early years. Without the ability to meet new people, engage in previously beloved hobbies or even spend some time alone, many mothers experience the feeling of losing their identity as women outside of motherhood.

Mothers Uncovered therefore, provides a support network for mothers in Brighton and Hove and beyond to connect, share their experiences and emotions, express their feelings and stories through various art forms and find the woman they are again outside of motherhood, helping both the women themselves and their families.

They also assist women experiencing issues such as postnatal depression, postnatal psychosis and bonding issues, helping them open up about their feelings and access local mental health support. Unfortunately, although these postnatal challenges are common for mothers of all ages, these issues are still not discussed a lot in mainstream media, and women often feel guilt, shame and hopelessness if they experience these problems.

What Do Mothers Uncovered Do?

Mothers Uncovered run a variety of workshops and groups for women in all stages of motherhood.

Groups: They run a range of groups which consist of 5-6 weekly sessions, and involve discussing a focus topic, engaging in guided exercises and being given further activities to do at home. Some of the previous groups have focussed on elements of motherhood such as body image, and involve activities such as mindfulness, guided writing and art. They run sessions in Brighton and Hove and further afield in East and West Sussex.

Individual Workshops: Their individual workshops are designed for all women to explore an activity such as creative writing or singing, meet new people and explore their feelings in a safe environment. They have these workshops available online, in East Sussex and in West Sussex, so everyone can participate either in person or online.

You can find out about the latest events, groups and workshops that are taking place by visiting the Mothers Uncovered What’s On page.

How Can I Help Mothers Uncovered?

Mothers Uncovered are taking part in our charity poll this January, so the best way to help them (for free!) right now is to support them by voting in the poll.

You can also lend your support by Donating and helping them to support more local mothers in need. If you have some time to spare or want to be more involved in the running of the charity, then find out about becoming a Trustee or Volunteer.

If you want to start a local Mothers Uncovered group in your area, then read more about Setting Up a Local Group and see how they can support you. They are always looking to increase their reach and help more mothers all over the UK.

Finally, you can support them whilst finding out about real stories from real mothers, when you buy their book The Secret Life of Mothers. Their book contains the stories of over 50 mothers who have attended the groups, exploring the ups and downs of motherhood and different women’s motherhood journeys.

Where Can I Get in Touch with Mothers Uncovered?

If you want to contact their friendly team, you can give them a call on 01273 235336 or 07907 492992. They are also available via email at admin@mothersuncovered.com

If Mothers Uncovered gets your vote, then make sure to head on over to the My Favourite Voucher Codes homepage to vote for this fantastic charity this January. Your vote is free and you don’t have to sign up or use any vouchers to vote. Make sure to share the poll with friends and family, and help mothers uncovered increase their chances of winning a free donation!