EVERY MUM.

A campaign to raise awareness of matrescence - the journey to becoming a mother.

Studies have shown, mothers who are aware of matrescence feel more empowered, validated & accepting of their new identity. At TMP. we hate the thought of mothers struggling alone, thinking it’s just them. Because it’s not.

Imagine a world where everyone knows about matrescence. It’s our mission to educate & empower everyone, so we can collectively support every mum through this transition.

Let’s spread the word.

SIGN THE MANIFESTO

#EVERYMUMEVERYONE

#EVERYMUMEVERYONE

THE MATRESCENCE MANIFESTO
& IF YOU DON’T READ ANY FURTHER PLEASE UNDERSTAND…

MATRESCENCE IS A MAJOR LIFE TRANSITION THAT #EVERYMUM GOES THROUGH WHEN SHE HAS A BABY. & NOW FOR THE OFFICIAL BIT.
THE MANIFESTO - THE TMP. VISION FOR THE FUTURE.

This manifesto sets out a vision for a world that acknowledges matrescence & accepts it as a transition that all women go through when they become a mother. 

Imagine a future where mothers understand & make sense of their journey through matrescence & by their side - the people who love & support them – understands & appreciates how major the transition of matrescence is for mothers who go through it.

SIGN THE MANIFESTO

JOIN THE MOVEMENT & SIGN
THE MANIFESTO.

Mothers & everyone who supports you on this journey - fathers, families, friends, healthcare providers, & communities join us in recognising & supporting the journey of matrescence. 

Together, we can create a world that honours & supports this transformation. 

This matrescence manifesto is our pledge to support & celebrate every mother’s path. 

Let us stand together in solidarity, respect, & love, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of mothers everywhere. Sign the manifesto & help support a mother in your life. 

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THE TMP. VISION FOR THE FUTURE.

THIS MANIFESTO SETS OUT A VISION FOR A WORLD THAT ACKNOWLEDGES MATRESCENCE & ACCEPTS IT AS A TRANSITION THAT ALL WOMEN GO THROUGH WHEN THEY BECOME A MUM. 

OUR BELIEFS & VALUES.

~ Transformation is Fundamental: matrescence is a critical life transition, comparable to adolescence, deserving recognition & respect.

~ Embrace of New Identity: We need to honour the evolving identity of mothers, celebrating their growth & the new dimensions of self that emerge.

~ Community & Support: Understand the value of the power of community & the importance of a robust support network for every mum.

OUR GOALS & OBJECTIVES.

Empowerment through Knowledge: Let's shout about matrescence so everyone knows about it.

~ Matrescence Becomes The Norm: It is widely acknowledged & accepted within society that every mum will go through matrescence.

~ A Map of Matrescence: Advocate for education of the roadmap that will support & navigate mothers through their matrescence journey.

~ Building Connections: Foster strong community bonds where women can share stories & their journeys through matrescence through support groups, online forums, & social events.

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MATRESCENCE STORIES.

The difference understanding matrescence makes…

  • "FIND OUT ABOUT MATRESCENCE BROUGHT A SENSE OF RELIEF. KNOWING THERE IS A WORD THAT ENCOMPASSES 'IT ALL' MADE ME FEEL SEEN."

    ~ a mum

  • "MATRESCENCE REALLY MADE SENSE TO ME. ONCE I KNEW ABOUT IT I REALISED THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE SPACE FOR GOING THROUGH MOTHERHOOD & HOW SOCIETY ALLOWS YOU NO GRACE FOR THE TRANSITION."

    ~ a mum

  • "LEARNING MATRESCENCE IS A REAL THING GAVE ME PERMISSION TO FEEL THAT WHAT I'M GOING THROUGH IS OK."

    ~ a mum

  • "UNDERSTANDING MATRESCENCE MADE ME FEEL RELIEVED. WE DON'T TRULY ACKNOWLEDGE WHAT A MOTHER GOES THROUGH."

    ~ a mum

  • "PUTTING LANGUAGE AROUND THE SHIFT I EXPERIENCED IN EVERYTHING IN MY LIFE & MYSELF HELPED IT ALL MAKE SENSE."

    ~ a mum

  • "IT OPENED MY EYES TO REALISE IT WAS NOT JUST ME GOING THROUGH ALL OF THESE FEELINGS. I REALISED I WASN'T ALONE IN THIS JOURNEY."

    ~ a mum

  • "THE STRUGGLES & PRESSURES I FELT ALL MADE SENSE."

    ~ a mum

  • "NO ONE BOTHERS TO REALLY UNDERSTAND THE EXTENT TO WHICH OUR LIVES ARE CHANGED. MOTHERS NEED MORE SUPPORT & MATRESCENCE IS A COMMON GROUND FOR US TO START."

    ~ a mum

  • "WHEN I LEARNT ABOUT MATRESCENCE I LOOKED AT MY WIFE & THE MOTHER OF MY CHILDREN IN A COMPLETELY NEW LIGHT. I FELT LIKE I STARTED TO UNDERSTAND JUST WHAT SHE WAS GOING THROUGH."

    ~ a husband

  • "I ALWAYS THOUGHT OF HAVING A BABY AS A THING THAT HAPPENED & IT CAME & WENT. BUT I NOW KNOW THE IMPACT ON MY WIFE IS SOMETHING SO MUCH MORE."

    ~ a husband

Beth Bellingham, Founder of The Matrescence Project.

“#EVERYMUM WAS SET UP OUT OF A NEED FOR THE WORLD TO UNDERSTAND MATRESCENCE. MY GOAL IS TO GET 1 MILLION PEOPLE TO SIGN THE MANIFESTO.”

SIGN THE MANIFESTO

JOIN THE MOVEMENT.

Mothers, Fathers, families, friends, healthcare providers, & communities join us in recognising & supporting the journey of matrescence. Together, we can create a world that honours & supports this transformation. 

This matrescence manifesto is our pledge to support & celebrate every mum’s path. 

Let us stand together in solidarity, respect, & love, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of mums everywhere.