Amanda Firth is a midwife and academic at the University of Huddersfield, UK. Her research focuses on improving understanding, recognition and support for women and families experiencing mental health difficulties during the perinatal period.

Amanda’s work seeks to tackle health inequalities affecting minoritised women during the perinatal period, with a focus on improving equity, access to care, and developing culturally responsive maternity services.

Amanda is committed to advancing perinatal mental health awareness within maternity services and education, engaging in research that aims to improve outcomes for all mothers, babies and families.