Parent and Infant Emotional Wellbeing
The emotional wellbeing of parents, infants as well as the parent- infant relationship can all be affected by the arrival of a new baby. Find out more about the support available for you and your baby.
Parent-Infant Emotional Wellbeing Services and Interventions
Emotional wellbeing is about how we cope with the stresses and changes in life. Having a new baby is a life changing event. The emotional wellbeing of parents, infants and the parent and infant relationship can all be affected by the arrival of a new baby.
Early experiences shape our brains and affect our lifelong health, behaviour, and learning. A secure, warm, responsive, and predictable relationship between parents (or carers) and child is crucial to healthy, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
Development and early mental health, from birth to the age of 5, is influenced by the relationship with our parents and family as well as where we live. Sometimes children and families benefit from some extra help to develop their relationship.
When help is received earlier, it will improve the outcome for the child and help lay down secure foundations for their future development.