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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
Maternal Mental Health Day is observed globally to raise awareness about woman's maternal mental health.
Anyone can observe and participate in World Maternal Mental Health Day, particularly pregnant women, new moms, and their families
The first World Maternal Mental Health Day was started on May 5, 2016, to raise awareness about maternal mental health.
The first maternal trust was started in the UK around 1956, and later, it was accepted as the Maternal Mental Health Day by the world.
Pregnancy is considered a gift to all women, however the significant life changes during pregnancy and after the birth of a child can make women more vulnerable to mental illness which can impact women's ability to function. Many women experience problems after pregnancy or during the pregnancy such as anxiety disorders, perinatal illness, and postpartum depression.
In 1992 a charity was founded to support mothers in the UK. This charity is responsible for creating World Maternal Mental Health Day which is now observed all over the globe on May 5, every year. The first Maternal Mental Health Day was celebrated in 2016, and 2022 will be the sixth successful year of spreading awareness about the important issue of perinatal mental health. 'LUCY' was the first mobile application that helped to assist with pregnancy by providing techniques, support, and various tactics throughout different stages of pregnancy to support pregnant women and help to raise awareness of the importance of mental health.
People have created slogans and themes in support of mothers. Many events take place throughout the world that helped to raise awareness about the various mental health issues that can occur during and after pregnancy, such as anxiety disorder or heightened emotions that can affect perinatal mood.
One of the most important activities to undertake to help promote the importance of supporting mental health for new mothers is communication and education. Talk to people to help reduce the stigma associated with mental health in women, which is affects women worldwide both in the pre and postpartum period. Help to raise awareness in your community about how pregnancy can affect women and educate yourself on the symptoms to look out for that may indicate an issue with a woman's perinatal mood.
Normalize perinatal mood and anxiety disorder and let them know about the precautions or care to be taken in such a case. Help to educate people about the challenges faced during childbirth and in the first year of the baby's life and the huge impact this change can have on women when learning to care for their children.
Changing everyone's attitude towards maternal mental illness and helping mothers to deal with it is the main purpose of Maternal Mental Health Day.
Maternal Health Month is celebrated in May.
It's very important as it deals with a very serious and the often ignored issue of mental health in women and mothers. It's celebrated to show our love, support, and care for mothers during the challenging times of pregnancy, childbirth and raising a new baby.
We can show love and respect towards all mothers. Share your stories or talk to friends who may have experienced perinatal mood or anxiety issues after having a child.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| May 05, 2020 | Tuesday |
| May 05, 2021 | Wednesday |
| May 05, 2022 | Thursday |
| May 05, 2023 | Friday |
| May 05, 2024 | Sunday |
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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