We’ll know we have achieved better care, equity and justice when...

All women have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and motherhood, whatever their circumstances

Each woman experiences the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for herself and her children

Law, policy, systems, services and guidance meet the needs of every woman and baby

Mary's experience

Reducing isolation

“The Birth Companions angels made me feel less alone in my journey of being a first time mum without any support.”

Our impact this year

Each year we collect feedback and data to make sure our services, our Lived Experience Programme and the work of The Birth Companions Institute are making a positive difference.

Of the women who provided feedback this year...

98%

said we helped them feel more supported and cared for

98%

said our support helped them feel less worried or stressed

91%

said they knew more about the choices they could make about their care

90%

said they felt more confident in making decisions for themselves and their babies

93%

said they felt more confident about contacting other services or groups

92%

said our support helped them to feelless isolated

Meera's experience

Feeling supported

“The support I have received has changed my whole experience. It gave me the strength to carry on.”