Becoming a mother is a time of both joy and uncertainty. For many women, it can also bring real challenges — from adapting to new environments and managing financial pressures to coping with emotional and physical changes.

At SAKA International CIC, a UK-based charity working locally and globally, we recognise these realities. Our Baby & Me project aims to support mothers through education, health promotion, and community connection, helping them to build resilience and confidence during pregnancy and early motherhood — especially in challenging circumstances.

Learning, Sharing, and Connecting

Baby & Me provides a welcoming and inclusive space where women can come together to learn, share experiences, and find practical guidance.

Our sessions focus on:

• Understanding maternal health and wellbeing
• Preparing for birth and early parenthood
• Accessing local health services
• Building peer support networks

We work closely with healthcare professionals, community partners, and volunteers to ensure mothers receive accurate information and culturally sensitive support.

“What helped me most was learning about my health and talking to other mothers,” says one participant. “It made me feel more confident and less alone.”

Practical Support With Purpose

Alongside education and advice, Baby & Me offers practical assistance such as care packages for expectant and new mothers, containing essentials like baby clothes, nappies, and hygiene items.
These small acts of support can ease immediate pressure and help families focus on what matters most — bonding, recovery, and wellbeing.

Research and Collaboration

Through our partnership with TLSPH Ltd, SAKA International CIC integrates research into every aspect of our work.
We study women’s health and maternal wellbeing to better understand the challenges mothers face, both in the UK and internationally.
This evidence helps us develop informed, effective support programmes that respond to real needs and promote long-term health.

Working Together for Change

Our goal is to empower women with knowledge and confidence — giving them the tools to manage motherhood in all its complexity.

You can support Baby & Me by:

• Sharing your expertise as a volunteer educator or health professional
• Donating baby and maternal essentials
• Partnering with us to strengthen community outreach

Together, we can make the journey of motherhood safer, healthier, and more supported for women everywhere.

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