Two NHS doctors. One big heart. One community.
MamaDoc is a registered Community Interest Company meaning every pound we generate goes back into our community, not into shareholders' pockets. We exist to make sure that no Black, Brown or migrant mother navigating pregnancy and new parenthood in the UK feels alone, unseen or unsupported.
To walk alongside Black, Brown and migrant mothers through every stage of pregnancy, birth and early parenting with expert knowledge, real resources and a community that feels like home.
A world where your background, postcode or language never determines the quality of support you receive as a mother.
We believe knowledge is power. We give you the information you need to make confident, informed decisions about your pregnancy, your birth and your baby.
You belong here whatever your culture, background, immigration status or birth story.
We listen. We adapt. We show up where and how you need us.
Free and low-cost support is not a compromise; it is the point. Because every mother deserves the best, not just those who can afford it.
MamaDoc was born out of our lived experiences as migrant parents and family doctors in the UK.
Like many immigrant parents, we faced unique struggles raising our child in a new healthcare system, far from the wisdom and support of our parents and with no extended family around for those much-needed breaks.
From navigating perinatal anxiety to latching problems, to tongue ties to postpartum complications, weight gain and more, we often felt alone in this. The sleepless nights, countless Google searches, and moments of doubt were overwhelming. We often asked ourselves, “Are we doing this right?” What support is out there?
But everything changed when we discovered how useful accessing the right resources and expert support can be in transforming the journey. We realised we didn’t have to figure it all out alone. With access to trusted parenting guidance and a supportive community, we gained the confidence we needed to raise our little one in a way that felt right for us.
This journey inspired MamaDoc a space where immigrant parents, like us, can find the support and resources they need to parent confidently. We’re here to walk this journey with you, offering a safe space to learn, grow, and thrive as parents.
Because at MamaDoc, we believe no parent should feel alone in their parenting journey.
That is why we built MamaDoc CIC. Not as a business. But as the resource we wish had existed when we needed it most.
And if you are reading this, this was built for you.
NHS GP | Co-founder and CEO.
NHS GP Registrar | Co-founder and Director
Psychiatry Specialty Doctor | Director
Maternal Health Professional
Community and Partnerships Lead
NHS Midwife | Director & Lead Midwife
Healthtech Product Manager
MamaDoc set out to do one thing: make sure no Black, Brown, migrant or underserved parent in the UK has to walk through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood feeling unseen or unheard.
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NHS GP | Co-founder and CEO.
Yusuf is an NHS GP, a Clinical Entrepreneur and most importantly a dad who has lived the experience of becoming a parent far from home. He co-founded MamaDoc to create the culturally safe support he and Nimat wished they had found. He leads MamaDoc’s clinical and strategic direction.
NHS GP Registrar | Co-founder and Director
Nimat is an NHS GP registrar and the heartbeat of MamaDoc’s clinical programmes. As a mother, a doctor and a woman who has navigated the UK maternity system herself, she brings a depth of insight to everything MamaDoc does.
Psychiatry Specialty Doctor | Director
Yejide is a doctor with experience in Psychiatry and Public Health. She brings rich perspectives from working in the non-profit sector in Nigeria and clinical settings in the UK to enhance MamaDoc’s work
Maternal Health Professional
Dr Ashade Itunu.O is a medical doctor and maternal health professional passionate about helping women navigate pregnancy and postpartum with confidence and evidence-based care.
With over 6 years of experience in sexual and reproductive health, she transforms complex medical information into practical, relatable guidance for expectant and new parents. Through MamaDoc, she is committed to empowering Black and Brown families with trusted health education and compassionate support.
Community and Partnerships Lead
Kehinde brings deep expertise in public health and a personal passion for community. She leads MamaDoc’s grassroots outreach and partnerships, making sure our programmes reach the women who need them most.
NHS Midwife | Director & Lead Midwife
Jumoke is an experienced nurse midwife who has trained across multiple geographies and has deep expertise in global maternal health policy. She brings her unique understanding of low-income and high-resource maternity settings to support MamaDoc’s work in health inequalities and understanding the needs of migrant populations.
Healthtech Product Manager
Raphael is a Healthtech Product Manager with over 2+ years of experience in development and social impact.
He brings innovation and strategic thinking to the table. Over the years, he has led and worked with teams to develop solutions and products that have made a tangible impact, especially in the healthcare space.
