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What works to support pregnant mothers, new parents and infants: An update of evidence for the Healthy Child Programme - By Viv Bennett & Jo Casebourne

A new report published this week by the Early Intervention Foundation provides valuable information about the evidence for approaches to early intervention for mothers and infants, which are commissioned and delivered locally as part of the Healthy Child Programme. There …

The Parenting Ladder - South Warwickshire Foundation Trust by Helen Mulleady

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Helping the transition to parenthood for parents, particularly if they are vulnerable, is a key part of the health visiting role. In South Warwickshire, health visiting teams are using the ‘Parenting Ladder’ to offer bespoke support to parents so they …

Post-natal Depression – “I’m able to turn negatives into positives” by a mother of two from Norwich

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I had post-natal depression with both of my children and the health visiting service really helped me through. The first time was when my son was six-weeks old. It was a normal pregnancy, but the birth was by emergency C-Section. …

Dealing with post-natal depression: “The benefits have been life changing and I feel like I’ve been able to reclaim myself” - Verity

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I gave birth to a lovely boy in June 2013 after conceiving through IVF. After a month or so, my husband and I became concerned that I was showing signs of post-natal depression. We had wanted this child so much …