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The MotherBoard
Get involved by joining our Advisory Boards
Help shape how we support pregnant & postnatal women
The MotherBoard brings together real experiences and professional expertise to guide everything The APF does.
We'd love you to be part of it.
The MotherBoard is an advisory group that helps The APF make better decisions. We use your
ideas, experiences and expertise to shape our resources, campaigns and strategy, so that more women feel confident to be active throughout their childbearing years.
It comes in two parts. One is built on lived experience, women who've been pregnant, given birth, experienced loss or are planning a pregnancy. The other, MotherBoard Pro, brings together professionals whose work touches the lives of pregnant and postnatal women. Together they keep us honest, informed and close to the people we're here for.
HOW IT WORKS
Joining is Simple
1
Read the details
Download the Role Description and Terms of Reference for the board you're interested in.
2
Tell us about you
Fill in a short form. There are no right or wrong answers, we just want to hear from you.
3
Have a chat
We'll be in touch for a friendly, informal conversation to answer any questions.
4
Help shape our work
Join the meetings and share your perspective. We'll make sure your voice is heard.
TWO WAYS TO JOIN
Find the board that's right for you
FOR WOMEN WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE
The MotherBoard
For women who are pregnant now, have given birth recently, experienced pregnancy loss, or are planning a pregnancy. No qualifications needed - your experience is what matters.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
Two online meetings a year (about 90 minutes each, on Zoom - we'll help if it's new to you)
Give feedback on our work - images, guides and campaigns
A reward to recognise your time
FOR PROFESSIONALS
MotherBoard Pro
For UK-based professionals across healthcare, fitness, public health, policy, the third sector and beyond. No personal experience of pregnancy needed - your professional expertise is what counts.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
Help shape national work on perinatal physical activity, part-funded by Sport England
Connect across sectors and contribute your knowledge to our strategy
Around 6–8 hours a year; expenses covered, remote and flexible
We especially want to hear from people whose communities are too often
unheard, and we'll always make it work for you.
DOCUMENT & HOW TO APPLY
Everything you need to take the next step