MamaDoc is a registered community interest company supporting black and brown migrant parents through pregnancy, birth and parenting with access to expert-led guidance, a supportive network and resources to raise thriving families.
MamaDoc was born out of our lived experiences as migrant parents and family doctors in the UK. Through challenges like pregnancy complications, postpartum struggles, and limited access to culturally competent resources, we recognized the need for a supportive, expert-led platform tailored to the unique journey of migrant families.
We support migrant parents through pregnancy, birth, and early parenting with expert knowledge, essential resources, and a strong, nurturing community.
A world where no migrant parent feels unsupported or unprepared simply because they’ve moved to a new country.
Equipping parents with practical, expert-led knowledge.
Welcoming all migrant parents and caregivers.
Tailoring our services to real-time needs.
Ensuring equal access to resources and support for all.
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 realized 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.
In 2019, Yusuf arrived in the UK, leaving behind the familiarity of Nigeria to pursue new opportunities. Excitement filled my heart, but the reality of starting over without family support was daunting. I was navigating a new culture, a new environment, and a life far from home.
By 2020, I married Nimat, a doctor with very similar interests and passion and together, we were building a life filled with hope and dreams. Then in 2022, our greatest blessing arrived—we became parents! Holding our little one for the first time was magical, but it also marked the beginning of one of the most challenging phases of our lives.
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 our there?
But everything changed when we discovered how useful accessing the right resources and expert support can be in transforming the journey. We realized 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.
MBBS, MSc, MRCGP
NHS GP | Co-founder/CEO
MD
NHS GP Registrar | Co-founder/CMO
MPH
Community & Partnerships Manager