2026 Events
World Maternal Mental Health Day is May 6, 2026.
Find an event near you!
Friday 2 May
Summit on Maternal Mental Health and Migration in Latin America
Join redlatinasmp from 2pm (Argentinian Time), as they host a virtual summit, learning and sharing experiences on maternal mental health challenges in migration contexts. With special guests Dr Lavinia Iumu and Dr France Elena Rocha Vazquez. Click to find out more.
Saturday 3 May
Maternal Mental Health 5k Walk/Run
Unspoken Mothers proudly presents their Annual Maternal Mental Health Awareness 5K Walk/Run in Virginia, a day to connect, spread awareness, and support maternal mental health. Click here to register
Monday 5 May
Mommy Meet Up – Mocktail Mom Mixer
Join the Rotten Lemons as they host this free event: Mommy Meet Up and discover a community that embraces the full spectrum of motherhood, offering support, positivity, and a fresh perspective on life’s challenges – connect with other mothers in a fun and casual setting. 6-8pm @109 West Morrow Avenue, Monroe, NC 282112. RSVP here
Wednesday 7 May
World Maternal Mental Health Day – Marching for Mothers – A Decade of Change
Celebrate #worldmmhday’s 10 year anniversary by joining or organising a global walk, to help raise awareness for better Maternal Mental Health Care. In partnership with Postpartum Support International and Sport in Mind
Let’s get Marching for Mothers this World Maternal Mental Health Day, because we are #strongertogether
The following one off walks are free to attend, open to all abilities, mothers, babies, toddlers and their families, and anyone wanting to support the day.
Marching for Mothers – The Strawberry Line Plus
8 Marching for Mothers walks organised by the amazing The White Flamingo taking place throughout the day across Somerset. All hosted by local practitioners who support mothers throughout the perinatal period. No booking necessary, simply turn up on the day.
- 11.30am – Yatton to Congresbury
- 11.30am – Cheddar to Axbridge
- 11.30am – Wells to Dulcote
- 11.30am – Shepton Mallet
- 12.30pm – Frome
- 1pm – Winscombe to Sandford
- 1pm – Westbury-Sub-Mendip to Easton
- 1.30pm – Clevedon
For further information about each walk, click here
Marching for Mothers – Leith Links
Join Kin Collective as they host a buggy and sling walk at 2pm in both Leith and Portobello, Edinburgh, for World Maternal Mental Health Day – a chance to come together, stand in solidarity, and say: Maternal Mental Health Matters! Click here to book your place
Marching for Mothers – One Big Walk in the Park
Minding Mums Waterside will host a walk on World Maternal Mental Health Day at 10.30am in St. Columb’s Park House, Londonderry. For more information, contact 07719 532034
PADA Online Seminar Series – Disability in the Perinatal Period
Join PADA for a ‘Lunch and Learn’ experience as they discuss the impact that disabilities can have on accessing the birthing system and the follow-on mental health impacts during the perinatal period
Exploring this topic from two angles:
- How suitable support can be provided to a person with a disability during their perinatal period through advocacy and accessibility to services.
- How to provide support to parents who receive a diagnosis early on in pregnancy, or give birth to a child with a disability.
You will be hear from 4 amazing speakers who each have their own lived experience as well working for organisations who offer guidance and support for whānau living with a disability. Book your free ticket here
Webinar for World Maternal Mental Health Day
In support of World Maternal Mental Health Day, Bee Happy Babies will be hosting a free webinar at 7pm BST, that will look at how infant massage can support maternal mental health. The session will look at some of the research into this area as well as looking at a few massage techniques. This session is suitable for healthcare professionals interested in learning more about how infant massage can support their work as well as parents who would like to learn some basic techniques. Join here
Postpartum Poems – Poetry Open Mic Fundraiser
An evening of poetry by mothers for mothers, raising money for charities on World Maternal Mental Health Day. Join in for a night of pizza, cocktails and a supportive community at Daddy Marmalades, Glasgow, Scotland. With prizes to win – signed books, writing retreats and more. To share your experiences and your creative voice, or simply spectate, sign up here
Thursday 8 May – Friday 9 May
2-Day HONO ‘Hui & Fono’ fused Perinatal Wellbeing Conference – Tāmaki Makaurau
PADA are organising a 2-Day Hono for Health Professionals and Community Leaders in the Pasifika and Māori perinatal mental health space.
Hosted by Jo Teina and Jasmine Davis, this transformative 2-day Hono brings together health professionals and community leaders, to explore and strengthen culturally appropriate approaches to perinatal mental health. Rooted in Pacifika and Maori values, this event aims to build meaningful connections and share knowledge that supports the mental wellbeing of Pasifika and Maori mothers and their whānau. Click here to book your place
Saturday 10 May
Mommy Meet Up – Mocktail Mom Mixer
Join the Rotten Lemons as they host this free event: Mommy Meet Up and discover a community that embraces the full spectrum of motherhood, offering support, positivity, and a fresh perspective on life’s challenges – connect with other mothers in a fun and casual setting. 1-3pm @Dickerson Community Centre
1899 N Johnson St, Monroe, NC 282110. RSVP here
Saturday 19 May
Mommy Meet Up – Maternal Health Conversations with Erica Carter
Join the Rotten Lemons as they host this free event: Mommy Meet Up. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. 6-8pm @109 West Morrow Avenue, Monroe, NC 282112. RSVP here
Saturday 24 May
Mommy Meet Up – Stretching and Breathing Exercises with Master Calvin of Labour of Love
Join the Rotten Lemons as they host this free event: Mommy Meet Up and discover a community that embraces the full spectrum of motherhood, offering support, positivity, and a fresh perspective on life’s challenges – connect with other mothers in a fun and casual setting. 1-3pm @Dickerson Community Centre
1899 N Johnson St, Monroe, NC 282110. RSVP here
Monday 5 May – Friday 9 May
2025 World Maternal Mental Health Forum in Spanish
The 2025 World Maternal Mental Health Forum in Spanish is a free virtual event, hosted by PSIAlliance that brings together Spanish-speaking professionals and families to highlight the invisible challenges of pregnancy, birth, loss, and postpartum. The forum features presentations, workshops, and networking spaces with experts and advocates from across Ibero-America to promote perinatal mental health care. Register here
Monday 5 May – Sunday 11 May
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week – Your Voice, Your Strength
Join PMHP the official hosts of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, as they focus on advocating for all families affected by Perinatal Mental Illnesses. There will be themed days throughout the week.
Monday 5 May
- 10am GMT – Understanding Your Health Visitors Role: Supporting Parents in the Perinatal Period
- 12pm GMT – Understanding Neurodivergent Perinatal Experiences with NDBirth
- 3pm GMT – Supporting Parents to Have a More Positive C-Section Birth and Recovery with CSectionUK
Tuesday 6 May
- 11.30am GMT – Working With You to Build Your Connection with Yourself, Your Pregnancy, and Your Baby with Shannon from Mothers Matter
- 12pm GMT – Make Birth Better – The Work They Do to Support Parents and Professionals Impacted by Birth Trauma with Nikki Watson, CEO of BirthBetter
- 7pm GMT – Mummys Star – Supporting Women and Birthing People Diagnosed with Cancer During Cancer or Within 12 Months of Giving Birth with Pete Wallroth, founder and CEO of Mummys Star
- 8pm GMT – Amplifying Voices: Black Baby Loss Awareness Week with BlackBabyLossAwarenessWeek and Midwife_Alicia
Wednesday 7 May
- All Day Global Event – Supporting World Maternal Mental Health Day with Marching for Mothers – A Decade of Change. Join or organise a walk near you using #marchingformothers #maternalmhmatters #worldmmhday #strongertogether
Thursday 8 May
- 12.30pm GMT – Antenatal Education for Your Maternity Finances and Career Journey with Claire from Working Mums 101
- 8pm GMT – The Balancing Act: Money, Motherhood, and Mental Health with @amysbudgeting
Friday 9 May
- 10am GMT – We’re Here For You – Postpartum Psychosis Stories and Support with APP
- 11am GMT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Support Maternal Mental Wellness with Genevieve Ama from The Wellbeing Blueprint
- 2pm GMT – The Relationship Between Infant Feeding Issues and Maternal Mental Health in the Perinatal Period with Rebel Milk
All online information sessions will be available to view here
Monday 5 May – Friday 9 May
World Maternal Mental Health Forum in Spanish
PSI Alliance host their free, annual, week long, global event. Featuring presentations, workshops, and networking spaces for Spanish-speaking professionals and families. Register your place here
Wednesday 14 May – Friday 15 May
Online Spanish Training for Perinatal Mental Health Professionals
This two-day, expert-taught course uses a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum designed for professions such as: psychiatry, nursing, medicine, social work, mental health, childbirth professionals, social support, and anyone interested in developing skills for assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders.
Webinar presented via Zoom. Instructions for participating in the training event will be sent within one week of the training date. A printed copy of the training manual will be sent to you prior to the event. Register here
Sunday 18 May
5th Annual Walk for Moms
Held during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, this free, family-friendly day hosted by Postpartum Support Center brings the Marin community together for an inspirational WALK AROUND THE LAKE, LIVE MUSIC, KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, RAFFLE PRIZES, SPEAKERS, and shared stories of motherhood. Join them to help raise voices and walk together for stronger families and a future where no parent feels alone. RSVP here
Tuesday 3 June
Mothering During a Genocide
Join The Centre of Bright Beginnings and Perth Mums For Palestine for an evening of conversation around the centrality and resilience of maternal figures and the impacts of trauma and cultural memory upon caregiving. This IN person and Online event will see a gathering of mothers and parents as well as perinatal practitioners who support people during pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenthood. Providing a forum where the voices and experiences of Palestinian mothers can be heard, and the impact upon their maternal mental health can be realised to foster advocacy and action in their communities.
You will also hear from an aboriginal Australian mother about the long term, intergenerational effects of genocide, particularly relevant to those living in the land that has been colonised as Australia. Click here for more information and to book your place
Thursday 10 June
PADA Cultural Competence Seminar
Cultural awareness seminar for people working in pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.
These seminars provide professional development for healthcare providers supporting families affected by perinatal distress related to pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. When participants leave each seminar, they will better understand how these topics impact families, and strengthen their knowledge and skills to help improve perinatal outcomes. Book your place here
Wednesday 9 July – Sunday 13 July
Postpartum Support International 2025 Conference
The PSI Annual Conference provides an opportunity to meet, learn together and share ideas with others involved in the field of Perinatal Mental Health. The 2025 Conference is scheduled in New Orleans, Louisiana. Pre-conference training will be held 9-10 July, 2025. Register here