Welcome to the World Family Links Antenatal Programme
The ‘Welcome to the World’ programme is an 8-week group course for parents expecting a baby which supports:
· Increased empathic attunement and secure attachment
· Reduced risk of child abuse and neglect
· Improved couple relationships
· Reduced stress and post natal depression
· Increased understanding of child development
· Improved post natal health for mother and baby
The aim is to prevent some of the difficulties many new parents experience, which can lead to depression, problems within relationships and even abuse and neglect. We know that early intervention and primary prevention will reduce the cost to individuals and society, and early findings suggest that the ‘Welcome to the World’ programme improves antenatal attachment and parental wellbeing—which are strong preventative measures against future problems including domestic violence and mental health issues, and helping to keep children safe and well.
Parents attend the group from the second trimester of pregnancy. The emphasis is on supportive, non-judgemental discussion of the key factors that contribute to child and adult health and wellbeing. Topics include empathy and loving attentiveness, infant brain development, healthy choices, managing stress and promoting self-esteem and confidence, and effective communication. Parents reflect on their own values and their hopes and fears for the future. Practical information about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and healthy eating is included in the eight weeks. https://familylinks.org.uk/Parents/Antenatal-Programme.
I trained to deliver The Parenting Puzzle in March 2012, and trained to deliver this ante-natal programme in June 2014.
The ‘Welcome to the World’ programme is an 8-week group course for parents expecting a baby which supports:
· Increased empathic attunement and secure attachment
· Reduced risk of child abuse and neglect
· Improved couple relationships
· Reduced stress and post natal depression
· Increased understanding of child development
· Improved post natal health for mother and baby
The aim is to prevent some of the difficulties many new parents experience, which can lead to depression, problems within relationships and even abuse and neglect. We know that early intervention and primary prevention will reduce the cost to individuals and society, and early findings suggest that the ‘Welcome to the World’ programme improves antenatal attachment and parental wellbeing—which are strong preventative measures against future problems including domestic violence and mental health issues, and helping to keep children safe and well.
Parents attend the group from the second trimester of pregnancy. The emphasis is on supportive, non-judgemental discussion of the key factors that contribute to child and adult health and wellbeing. Topics include empathy and loving attentiveness, infant brain development, healthy choices, managing stress and promoting self-esteem and confidence, and effective communication. Parents reflect on their own values and their hopes and fears for the future. Practical information about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and healthy eating is included in the eight weeks. https://familylinks.org.uk/Parents/Antenatal-Programme.
I trained to deliver The Parenting Puzzle in March 2012, and trained to deliver this ante-natal programme in June 2014.