This page has information and guidance for anyone whose partner has been diagnosed with cancer in or around pregnancy.
We also offer one-to-one support for partners of mums or birthing parents we are actively supporting, or have actively supported in the past.
For details email info@mummysstar.org
The most important thing for you to know is that you are not alone.
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Mummy's Star primarily supports mums, but we understand that their partners need information and support too, because our charity was created by a partner of a mum diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy.
Pete and his wife Mair were looking forward to the birth of their second child, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. A short time later, that cancer metastasised and Mair sadly died just a few weeks after their son was born.
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While navigating his own grief, supporting his young daughter and raising a newborn, the dream of Mummy's Star was formed.​That dream was to support all mums in this situation and the families that love them... which includes you.
Information to empower you
Your family is unique and has a unique set of support needs that few will understand better than you do.
Take a look at our a comprehensive list of recommended services, charities and organisations. They all specialise in providing support to families in circumstances like yours and we know that they are great to work with.
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We also have a Support Library full of articles and information relevant to different stages of the cancer and pregnancy journeys. You'll find helpful tips on:
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talking to and supporting your children
cancer and pregnancy related FAQs
work related rights and information
and much more.
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There's also specific information for if your partner has a secondary cancer diagnosis, an incurable diagnosis or is
sadly approaching end of life.
Support for you
If your partner is currently being supported by us, or has been in the past, then we can offer you some additional support too.
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Our founder, Pete, offers one-to-one support as a friendly voice and a listening ear, who can understand and relate to what you might be going through.
If you would be more comfortable speaking with a female Support Worker, we can arrange that too. This will be a different Support Worker than the person supporting your partner so you can be sure you have a confidential space to share your thoughts and feelings.
Contact can be via email, text or phone call and how often you speak to Pete or your Support Worker is entirely up to you; they will build the support relationship to suit your preferences and needs.​​​​​
Get in touch
If your partner is not yet in contact with us, but would like to know more about what support we can offer them, it's all here.​
If you would like to complete a referral form on their behalf you can do that.​
If your partner would prefer not to access our support, you can still email info@mummysstar.org and we can discuss your eligibility for partner support.