We are always championing and amplifying the voices of our community

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We can announce that we have been welcomed into the Maternal Mental Health Alliance as a member organisation.
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance brings together national organisations to advocate for change and ensure that all women and families impacted by perinatal mental health problems have access to high quality, compassionate care and support.
We look forward to working with other member organisations to amplify your voices, demonstrate the plethora of military maternal mental health experiences, and advocate for change which reflects the nuances of military life. Thank you to the Alliance for recognising the importance of our mission, understanding the power of peer support and allowing us to take our place alongside the other incredible member organisations.

Amplifying the military parental mental health voice right to the very top .

The perinatal period is such a vulnerable time for the mental health of any new parent, but particularly if you are having to do battle with substandard housing at the same time. We’ve experienced it (no boiler for the first couple of weeks with my second born ), and we know so many of you will have too.

We couldn’t stand back and not communicate our thoughts about it to the Defence Subcommittee, who are conducting an inquiry into service accommodation. We are pleased to say they have accepted and published our evidence on their website.

Dandelion Military Families have been delighted to run our first series of perinatal webinars brought to you by professionals in the fields of menstrual health, perinatal pelvic health, pre and postnatal fitness, infant sleep, child nutrition and breastfeeding.

Military life means it is often difficult to access services, not to mention the fact that soon after having a baby it can be difficult to focus on your own health as well as that of your baby. We wanted to bring experts in the field to you, at no cost and in the comfort of your own homes.