No mother should suffer in silence.
MotherMind Wellness Initiative provides compassionate emotional, psychological and mental health support to mothers before, during and after childbirth.
Need someone to talk to?
You don't have to navigate motherhood alone. The Maternal Mind Line connects mothers with compassionate support and guidance.
The Maternal Mind Line can help with:
MotherMind provides emotional support, mental health information and referral guidance. Our services do not replace emergency medical or professional mental health care.
Maternal mental health is health.
Pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood can bring significant emotional and psychological challenges — postpartum depression, anxiety, birth-related trauma, loneliness, stress, social isolation and stigma. These experiences are common, and they are treatable. No mother should have to face them without support.
8.8%–44.5%
Range of postpartum depression prevalence reported across studies in different Nigerian regions — compared with a global average of about 17%.
Source: Frontiers in Global Women's Health (2022); Hahn-Holbrook et al. (2018)
< 300
Practicing psychiatrists serve Nigeria's population of over 200 million — roughly one per million people, far below the WHO-recommended ratio.
Source: PLOS Mental Health (2025)
3.3%
Share of Nigeria's health budget allocated to mental health care, despite the scale of unmet need.
Source: PMC scoping review of Nigerian mental health policy (2025)
Support that meets mothers where they are.
The Maternal Mind Line
Free, confidential emotional support and referral guidance delivered through a network of trained retired nurses and midwives.
Explore the Maternal Mind LineCommunity Support Hubs
Safe community spaces offering peer support, maternal education, infant wellness support and appropriate referrals.
See how hubs fit inHow MotherMind supports mothers
Reach Out
A mother contacts the Maternal Mind Line or visits a Community Support Hub.
Be Heard
A trained support person provides compassionate, confidential listening and emotional support.
Get Connected
Mothers receive appropriate information, guidance and referrals when additional professional care is required.
Keep Thriving
Mothers remain connected to supportive communities, resources and ongoing wellbeing initiatives.
Our mission
To empower mothers in Nigeria through emotional, psychological, and mental health support before, during, and after childbirth, ensuring they thrive physically, mentally, and socially.
MotherMind Wellness Initiative addresses the silent crisis of maternal depression in Nigeria through a community-centered, task-shifting model — supported by a network of retired nurses and midwives who provide compassionate first-line support and facilitate referrals to professional care when needed.
Our vision
A world where no mother suffers in silence, where maternal mental health is valued, and every woman has access to compassionate care and support.
What we do
Maternal Mental Health Awareness
Raising understanding of perinatal mental health across communities.
Emotional & Psychological Support
Compassionate listening and support before, during and after childbirth.
Community Support Hubs
Safe physical spaces offering peer support and maternal education.
Healthcare Provider Training
Building the capacity of midwives and community health workers.
Community Outreach
Stigma reduction and awareness campaigns in rural and urban areas.
Helpline & Referral Services
The Maternal Mind Line and clear pathways to professional care.
Research & Advocacy
Data and evidence that shape better maternal mental health policy.
Vulnerable Mother Support
Focused support for mothers in rural and low-income communities.
Parenting & Family Wellbeing
Programs that strengthen family stability alongside maternal health.
Our values
Compassion
Understanding and caring for every mother's emotional and mental needs.
Integrity
Transparent, ethical, and accountable in all interventions.
Empowerment
Equipping mothers and families with knowledge, skills, and support.
Innovation
Adopting evidence-based practices from Nigeria and global experiences.
Advocacy
Raising awareness and influencing policies on maternal mental health.
Collaboration
Working with hospitals, government agencies, and community partners toward shared goals.
Our impact
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Get in touchSupport Our Work
Financial and material support that keeps our services free for mothers.
Get in touchBring a Community Support Hub to your area.
Hospitals, community organizations and local leaders can partner with us to open a hub.
Help us ensure no mother suffers in silence.
Your gift keeps the Maternal Mind Line free for every mother who calls, and keeps Community Support Hubs open in the communities that need them most. Donations support the Maternal Mind Line, Community Support Hubs, community outreach, healthcare provider training, educational resources, and support for underserved mothers.
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