Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is WITH YOU MAMA?

WITH YOU MAMA is a non-profit civil company registered in the National Registry of Private Sector Non-Profit Organizations (Registration No. 1834) and in the Special Registry of Volunteer Non-Governmental Organizations (Registration No. 1701)

2. When was WITH YOU MAMA founded?

WITH YOU MAMA was founded in June 2023.

3. What is the purpose of WITH YOU MAMA?

The purpose of WITH YOU MAMA is to provide a comprehensive Early Support and Care program to pregnant women and mothers — from pregnancy through to one year after childbirth.

By offering free care and support services, WITH YOU MAMA aims to promote prevention, early identification, and effective intervention to address the specific needs that women may experience during this critical period.

4. Who is the programme aimed at?

Pregnant women, regardless of the stage of pregnancy
Mothers up to the end of the first year after childbirth
Pregnant women and mothers who have reached the age of 18 years old (In the case of a minor, representation by a parent or other legal guardian is required).

Priority is given to pregnant women and mothers who:

Have no income or are living at or near the minimum wage threshold, as defined by the relevant authorities
Are first-time mothers or in the postpartum period
Lack family support or belong to single-parent families
Face difficulties entering or re-entering the labor market

5. What services does WITH YOU MAMA provide?

WITH YOU MAMA provides personalized, free services of care, social support, and prevention to pregnant women, mothers, and their families — from pregnancy throughout the first year after childbirth. These services include, but are not limited to:

Midwifery support
Counselling on issues arising within or outside the family environment
Referral and connection to relevant public social services and agencies, for those who need and wish to access them
Career counselling
Mother’s helper at home

6. I am pregnant, or a mother and I would like to join WITH YOU MAMA. What is the process?

Step 1: Submit your application (completion is required)
Please complete the application form available on our website. Alternatively, you can download it, fill it out, and send it by email to info@mazisoumama.com or by post to Grivogiorgou 6, 11528 Athens. You may also request an application from healthcare professionals or social workers at any hospital, maternity clinic, or organization.

Step 2: Telephone contact
Our team will contact you to arrange a meeting with the WITH YOU MAMA team. Waiting time will not exceed 4 weeks from the date of application submission.

Step 3: Initial meeting
You will meet with WITH YOU MAMA professionals, who will assess your eligibility for the program and discuss your needs and the possible support services we can offer.

Step 4: Personalized support planning
Together with the team, you will create an individualized support plan tailored to your needs and wishes.

7. I am a professional (midwife, obstetrician, gynecologist, social worker) and I would like to refer a pregnant woman or mother to WITH YOU MAMA. What should I do?

You can fill out the Referral Form available on our website or download it and send it to info@mazisoumama.com.

8. How are beneficiaries selected?

While WITH YOU MAMA is still in its initial operational phase:

Priority is given to pregnant women and mothers who have no income or are living at or near the minimum wage threshold, as defined by the relevant authorities and meet at least one of the following conditions:
Are first-time mothers or postpartum women
Lack family support or belong to single-parent families
Face difficulties entering or re-entering the labor market
The number of beneficiaries will necessarily be limited to ensure a) the delivery of high-quality services, and b) the identification and documentation of real needs emerging through the program.
Applications will be processed in strict chronological order.

9. Can I withdraw from the program?

Yes. Any pregnant woman or mother can withdraw freely, at any time, and without penalty from WITH YOU MAMA’s programs.

10. What are the operating days and hours of WITH YOU MAMA?

WITH YOU MAMA operates Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

11. Where does WITH YOU MAMA’s funding come from?

WITH YOU MAMA’s initial funding comes from its founders.

12. Does WITH YOU MAMA accept donations?

While WITH YOU MAMA is in its initial operational phase, we accept donations in the form of products and goods, such as:

Maternity clothing
Personal hygiene items
Baby diapers and supplies
Toys, children’s shoes, children’s furniture
Baby strollers, cribs
Early childhood development items
Household equipment
Books