Mums-To-Be and New Mums - we want to hear from you - North Northamptonshire Council

Feedback updated 15 Jul 2026

We asked

We sought insight into the physical activity levels and needs of the community for mums to be and new mums in North Northants. This is to ascertain the need for more physical activity opportunities for pregnant and new mums and how we can reach more women.

You said

We received 257 completed surveys. We received a wide range of feedback across all sections of the survey.

We did

The feedback has been shared with partners (in accordance with our privacy notice), including our Family Hubs and local midwives, and has been used within an Active Mums funding bid application which is due to be submitted in August 2026. This application aims to support more women to be active during their pregnancy and after birth journey.

Feedback will also help to shape future social media campaigns for women later on in the year. e.g. Active Mums, baby friendly services and This Girl Can Sport England campaign.

Overview

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) and West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) in partnership with Northamptonshire Sport are looking to develop services targeted at expectant and new mums to help them stay active during their pregnancy and after giving birth. Being physically active can have many health and wellbeing benefits for women throughout all pregnancy trimesters, through the birth process and post-partum. Therefore, we are conducting research to generate a better understanding of the opinions of residents, so that we can identify the best ways to tailor programmes to local needs.

If you are currently pregnant, a new mum or have children under 5 years, we would be keen to hear your responses to what programmes and services you would have liked to be involved in or still would be, to support your activity levels. This information will help shape our services for new mums like yourself and support others during their pregnancy and after birth. If you have any questions, please contact: activecommunities@northnorthants.gov.uk

Your feedback is extremely important and will help us improve opportunities, facilities, and support so that women feel safe, confident, and welcome when taking part in physical activity. All responses will be used to help shape future sessions and services and will be treated confidentially.

You can share your views via the survey link below.

This survey closes at 23.59 on 28 April 2026.

For information about how responses are managed please see the following privacy notices:

Consultation and engagement privacy notice
North Northamptonshire Council Leisure Services privacy notice
Northamptonshire Sport privacy notice

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Mums-To-Be and New Mums - we want to hear from you