Volunteer Profile: Angelina Edwin
When Angelina Edwin arrived in Glasgow from Sri Lanka, she didn’t know that her experience would see her support new parents as they found their own feet in a new country.
Postnatal
Volunteer Profile: Morag Riddet
When Morag Riddet discovered Amma, she knew immediately it was an organisation she wanted to be part of. But having missed the first intake of volunteers, the doula, massage therapist and yoga teacher had to wait patiently before coming on board.
Becoming an Amma Volunteer: Q&A with Evelyn
Volunteer postnatal companion, Evelyn, spoke to us about the process of applying and training to be an Amma volunteer, giving an insight into what’s involved and why she is motivated to support our clients in their journey to parenthood.
Life after loss: Vongayi’s story
When Vongayi found out she was expecting twins, she never could have anticipated the difficult journey that would unfold. When her son, Rylan, passed away at just 19 days old, Vongayi turned to Amma for support in navigating life after loss.
She might look okay, but is she okay—really?
Why we owe it to mums to ask the tough questions Written by Amanda Purdie, Amma Manager & Birth Companion Four and a half years ago, when I was pregnant …