Support for new parents

Becoming a parent for the first time is a big deal. Navigating your new role is a learning process that we should not always expect to ‘come naturally.’ Accessing support is vital because parenthood looks different for everyone:

 

- Partners might be nervous or confused about how to help a recovering mother with a newborn.

- Some parents, especially mothers, may suffer from postnatal depression.

- Some might be making the journey alone as a single parent.

- Adoptive parents may be navigating unique issues with helping a child to adjust from being in the care system.

- Some parents might sadly suffer from infant loss.

- Parents need advice and support to guide them through the many complications of raising a child or teen for the first time. The resources in this section can provide information and advice to support your journey into parenthood.

 

Adoption Matters

Adoption UK

Family Lives

Financial help with children - Gov.uk

Gingerbread – Single Parents, Equal Families

Mother and Baby

Mums Aid

NCT – New Parent Support

Pandas – Postnatal depression awareness and support

The Lullaby Trust

Services and support for parents NHS