MEND Mums

Launching in 2012 but you can register your interest now!

MEND Mums helps new mothers return to a healthy weight. Mothers who don’t lose weight within a year after giving birth are more likely to remain above a healthy weight for life.

Mothers with babies aged two to 12 months can attend.
Up to 10 mums and their babies can attend each programme, one session a week for eight weeks. Sessions are group based workshops led by health visitors, children’s centre workers, health trainers or professionals with a relevant health background.

Each session lasts no longer than one hour.
Participants receive a MEND Mums kit packed full of useful information and illustrated exercises designed especially for new mothers. Sessions focus on getting active, healthy shopping skills, how to read food labels and what makes up a healthy diet to help participants safely return to a healthy weight.

It’s totally FREE to eligible participants and is run by local teams in local communities.
All running costs are paid for by local authorities and other sponsors.
 
To register your interest in joining a MEND Mums programme, email info@mendcentral.org or call us on 0800 230 0263. We will get in touch when a programme is running in your area.