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Amma Birth companions is a Glasgow charity that support parents and families from marginalised groups through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood
Mothers' Voices: Turning Experience into Action – Big Give
Mothers' Voices: Turning Experience into Action – Big Give
Amma supports women from asylum-seeking, refugee, and other migrant backgrounds from pregnancy to early parenthood. We foster self-advocacy, build community …
Volunteer as a companion - apply now!
Volunteer as a companion - apply now!
Volunteering with Amma Birth Companions is an incredible way to support women and birthing people in Glasgow who would otherwise give birth alone. We provide care, information, and advocacy to ensure parents experiencing multiple disadvantages can give birth and parent safely and with dignity.
Coalition call on First Minister to reinstate a dedicated Women’s Health Minister | BPAS
Coalition call on First Minister to reinstate a dedicated Women’s Health Minister | BPAS
Read more: Homeless accommodation could put babies at risk.
Read more: Homeless accommodation could put babies at risk.
Scottish babies and toddlers are being put at risk due to unsafe sleeping conditions and a lack of basic necessities in homeless accommodation, it is claimed.
Amma Birth Companions' Response to the Healthcare Improvement Scotland Inspection of Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Maternity Services in Glasgow - Amma Birth Companions
Amma Birth Companions' Response to the Healthcare Improvement Scotland Inspection of Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Maternity Services in Glasgow - Amma Birth Companions
The HIS inspection report on Glasgow's QEUH maternity unit makes for difficult reading. Here's our response.
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Donate to Amma
Donate to Amma
When you give a donation to Amma, you become part of our community of care — helping parents feel listened to, informed, and supported.
Virtual Gifts
Virtual Gifts
Our virtual gifts help Amma support families and birthing people across Glasgow, from covering travel for parents and volunteers to providing essential baby products, food for events, and volunteer training. Every gift, big or small, helps us be there for those who need care, support, and companionship
Read about NHSGGC volunteer award
Read about NHSGGC volunteer award
Amma was named 'Volunteer of the Year' at NHS Glasgow's Women and Children's Directorate Excellence Awards. The award was presented to Amma's volunteers as a collective, recognising the entire community of people who give their time, skills and care to support women and families through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Read our 2024-25 Impact Report
Read our 2024-25 Impact Report
Amma Birth Companions' Impact Report showcases the difference we made in 2024-25, highlighting our achievements and the vital role of our supporters and volunteers.
Make a Monthly Donation
Make a Monthly Donation
When you give a donation to Amma, you become part of our community of care — helping parents feel listened to, informed, and supported.
Read our 'Birth Outcomes & Experiences Report'
Read our 'Birth Outcomes & Experiences Report'
Birth Outcomes & Experiences Report In March 2024, we published our first ‘Birth Outcomes & Experiences Report‘, which spotlights inequities within perinatal care experienced by women seeking asylum, refugees, and those with varied immigration statuses. Our report analyses the childbirth experiences of 100 individuals supported by Amma over a two-year period. Our aim in creating this […]
STV News: 'I felt isolated after my son's birth - but charity helped bring me back to life'
STV News: 'I felt isolated after my son's birth - but charity helped bring me back to life'
Vulnerable mother Nkem Okeke credits Glasgow charity Amma Birth Companions with 'saving her from death'.
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Amma Birth Companions is a registered Scottish charity that supports birthing people and parents in need of additional care, information, or advocacy throughout the perinatal period. We offer pregnancy, birth, and postnatal companionship, along with antenatal education and peer support activities.
Amma's history
Amma's history
What we do
What we do
Birth & Postnatal Companionship Our volunteer companions deliver specialist, trauma-skilled, culturally safe care to our clients from the third trimester of pregnancy, during birth, and for the first few weeks postpartum. These highly trained volunteers work in small teams alongside our perinatal staff to provide continuous practical and emotional support throughout the perinatal period. Companions […]
Meet the team
Meet the team
Next → All articles loaded No more articles to load Load more Join our team Are you passionate about supporting birthing people on their journey to parenthood? Check out our current vacancies to find out more about joining Team Amma. Current vacancies
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Make a referral
What to know before making a referral Amma provides person-centred and trauma-informed support during pregnancy, birth, and the early postnatal period. We assist people who have minimal support during this time and face barriers to accessing information and care. We always do our best to offer services to everyone who meets our referral criteria, but […]
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