Patient & Family Support
Resources and guidance for families about maternal critical care.
Education & Training
Continuous professional development.
Best Practice & Policy
Research and guidelines for excellence in care.
About Us
An alliance of clinical and non-clinical experts whose ambition is to improve care for women who become unwell during and after pregnancy
Our aim is for every woman to receive the enhanced and critical care she needs during pregnancy and childbirth, reducing maternal mortality and promoting equality across the UK.
Supporting You
By uniting healthcare providers, policymakers and communities, we will create sustainable, positive change in maternal critical care.
Together, we can improve the delivery of safe, supportive care for critically unwell women and their families.
Working together to raise standards in maternal critical care
Across the UK, women who become critically unwell during or after pregnancy should receive consistent, high-quality care — wherever they are. Yet in practice, standards of care can vary widely vary widely between hospitals and…
What to Expect
When a woman becomes seriously unwell during or after pregnancy, it can be frightening and confusing — both for her and for those who love her. The Maternal Critical Care Alliance (MCCA) exists to help…
Building confidence in caring for critically ill women
Caring for women with critical illness during or after pregnancy requires specialist knowledge, teamwork, and confidence. Yet many healthcare professionals say they receive little or no formal training in maternal critical care. That’s something the…
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The Maternal Critical Care Alliance is currently in the process of registering as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Application Pending). Until formal registration is granted by the Charity Commission, The Maternal Critical Care Alliance does not hold registered charity status. We do not currently represent ourselves as a registered charity, nor are donations eligible for Gift Aid at this time. All activities, contracts and digital channels during this interim phase are managed by the prospective founding trustees