We support women and birthing people in Glasgow facing barriers like poverty, isolation, or language.
Read our 2023-24 Impact Report to find out more about the impact of our work.
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Amma Birth Companions is a Glasgow charity supporting women and birthing people through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. We ensure that everyone, regardless of background, receives dignified, compassionate, and person-centred care.
We provide birth and postnatal companionship, peer support, antenatal education, and advocacy — all rooted in a culturally safe, trauma-informed approach. Our work is powered by a dedicated team of nearly 20 staff and over 100 volunteers.
To date, we’ve supported over 700 families who often face overlapping challenges: racism, language barriers, insecure housing, poverty, and isolation. For many, Amma is their first and only consistent source of care during the perinatal period — like family.
Beyond direct support, we also advocate for systemic change, working with NHS Scotland, policymakers, and partners to tackle the structural inequalities that create barriers to safe, equitable maternity care.
Many of the parents we support at Amma Birth Companions are about to give birth but don’t have a pram. Having a pram can make such a difference, making it easier for new parents to get out and about and access essential services.
When Aveen arrived in the UK, expecting her first child, she was seeking safety and a fresh start. After fleeing war in her home country, she found herself in Scotland unable to speak or read English. With no friends or family around to support, Aveen felt isolated, anxious, and afraid.
A study conducted by Amma Birth Companions has found instances of discrimination, high rates of intervention, and issues with interpretation and communication that contribute to disparities in perinatal care for women seeking asylum, refugees, and those with varied immigration statuses.
