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Frome Birth Talk, which supports families through the challenges of pregnancy, baby loss and early parenthood, is looking for new trustees to join its board. For many parents, the perinatal period - pregnancy and the first two years after birth - can be a time of vulnerability as well as joy. Frome Birth Talk has become a vital part of the community by providing accessible, timely support for those experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties across Frome and the surro

Founder of Frome Birth Talk, Karen Patrick, has stepped down from the board of trustees after almost nine years of dedicated service. In 2017, local midwife Karen had an idea: to support women and families with their mental health in pregnancy and after birth. Karen founded Frome Birth Talk and, along with a team of passionate mothers, her aim was to provide counselling for just 15 people per year. In 2025, 187 people referred to our service for 1:1 mental health support - w

Huge thank you to everyone who attended our Community Day on October the 3rd. We'd love to share a summary of this inspiring day, as well as our next steps, below. What were we aiming for? At the start of the day we shared some information about Frome Birth Talk's inception, and its growth. As you can see from the image below, we've come a long way in five years! The Community Day was an opportunity for us to dream big, and ask the question: where could Frome Birth Talk be i

Frome Birth Talk is delighted to be hosting another annual Community Day, designed to help develop & inspire the future of the...