Perinatal and infant mental health
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world.
If your mental health is affected, it can feel impossible to see a positive way ahead. You may be experiencing anxiety and depression in pregnancy, or postnatally as a new parent. Perhaps you feel disorientated by the arrival of another child. Whatever you are going through right now, taking care of your mental health and wellbeing is the best way forward.
Parent & Infant Emotional Wellbeing Support
There is a wide range of support available for anyone who is considering a pregnancy, is pregnant, has a child up to the age of 24 months, or is going through the loss of a baby. Health Visiting services are there to support families with children from pregnancy up to age five. Visit their website and contact your health visitor to talk through how you are feeling and the services and support that may be helpful for you and your family.
Health visiting website Parent and infant emotional wellbeing poster
Happy parent, happy child
“Happy Parent, Happy Child” is here to provide information and support available to you and your child to help you thrive even when times are difficult.
If you’re tired, stressed or exhausted, it’s difficult to be the parent you imagined you would be. You might lack the confidence to do what you did before or lack energy to start something new. If you feel happy, calm and well, then you’re better able to cope with stress, maintain relationships and enjoy parenthood.
Sleep support
Sleeping well helps us to be happy and healthy. Most adults need between six and nine hours of sleep each night.
There are lots of helpful tips for a good night’s sleep on the NHS webpage, including being active during the day, avoiding caffeine after 5pm and regular bedtimes.
If you’re having sleep problems, there are simple steps you can take to ease those restless nights. Find out how to get to sleep and how to sleep better.
South Gloucestershire Sleep Toolkits
The toolkits develop awareness of the importance of sleep and offer information, advice and guidance to prevent sleep issues occurring. It also includes tips on how to manage sleep issues that often arise.