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Mums on the Move


Supporting New and Expecting Mums

Supporting New and Expecting Mums
 

Did you know that more than 1 in 10 women experience mental health challenges during or within a year of pregnancy? At Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, we understand the importance of community, activity, and wellbeing for new mums. That’s why we’ve launched Mums on the Move—a walking programme designed for mums-to-be and mums with babies up to 18 months old.

This initiative provides a welcoming space where you can meet other mums, enjoy gentle exercise, and focus on your mental wellbeing. Many women experience isolation and loneliness during this period, and we are here to support you and your family through this transition.

Walking Groups

The first Mums on the Move sessions took place during October and November 2024. Since then, nearly 100 mums have attended sessions in Antrim, Newtownabbey, Ballyclare, Randalstown, Monkstown, Crumlin, Glengormley and Jordanstown.

This programme has been so popular that Health and Wellbeing have partnered with Libraries NI to make Mums on the Move available weekly from, Rathcoole and Ballyclare Libraries. A trained walk leader will meet Mums at the Library at the same time every week for a gentle walk followed by refreshments.

No need to register, just show up with your baby!
When you join for the first time your Walk Leader will have you fill out a short medical form.

You can find us at:

Library Start Date Day Time
Rathcoole 22/06/2026 Mondays 9:45am-11:00am
Ballyclare 26/06/2026 Fridays 10:45am-12noon

Please get in touch with Environmental Health if you have any questions or would like more information: envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Winter Wellness Event

On 14 February 2025 we welcomed 25 mums and babies to the Mums on the Move Winter Wellness Event at Mossley Mill. Guests heard from experts about perfectionism in parenting, staying active in the post-partum period and Chair Yoga before enjoying a nutritious lunch.

Mums on the Move