Migrant Mothers & Mental Health: Why Support Matters with MiMoment

In this special episode of the Dam Parenting, we’re raising awareness about MiMoment — a unique research project by the WHO Collaborating Center and the Department of Clinical Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

MiMoment focuses on the mental health and well-being of women who have moved to the Netherlands and are now experiencing pregnancy far from home. Did you know that migrant mothers face a higher risk of depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy? Research shows that 1 in 4 experiences symptoms of depression and 1 in 5 experiences anxiety.

This project aims to listen to these women’s stories, understand their challenges, and help shape better, more respectful, and accessible mental health care for future mothers in our communities.

Who can participate?

• Women who are currently in their 1st or 2nd trimester of pregnancy

• Living in the Netherlands

• Born in a low- or middle-income country (for example: Morocco, Syria, Ghana, Suriname, Ukraine)

What does it involve?

• 4 short online questionnaires, in your own language (Dutch, English, Arabic, or Turkish)

• Optional: 2 small hair samples to study stress over time

• Flexible and completely confidential

• Receive up to €40 in vouchers for questionnaires and €20 for hair samples

How to join?
Signing up is easy and does not commit you yet:
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If you’re a listener, friend, or community worker, please share this episode with someone who could benefit — every story makes a difference, and every voice helps improve care for mothers everywhere.