Flourishing Babies Service
An exciting partnership supporting vulnerable families to get off to the best possible start with their infant
We offer antenatal support and a baby care skills programme for pregnant and new mums and parents to be, along with perinatal support on a one to one basis in the family home by a volunteer befriender and in peer support groups and drop-ins.
How it works
The aims of the service are to:
- increase parents’ self-confidence
- improve the mental health and wellbeing of new parents
- support infant mental health and development
- support a positive relationship between parents and their baby
- reduce social isolation
- provide emotional and practical support to families during pregnancy and until the child is two
How can you help?
We can help with a range of issues, including:
- low mood and anxiety or self-esteem and confidence issues
- postnatal depression
- difficulties with bonding and attachment
- premature birth, still birth or miscarriage
- recovery from a challenging birth
- adjusting to life with twins, triplets etc
- concerns about the responsibility of parenting
Whatever you are struggling with our experienced team of volunteers and professionals can support you to work through a range of difficulties and get back on track.
How to access the service
To access our service please fill in this referral form and send it to flourishingbabies@family-action.org.uk.
