But getting the right support at the right time isn’t guaranteed and the pandemic has added more pressure. For many expectant parents, it has meant being away from supportive family and friends, dealing with new pressures and uncertainty around birth arrangements. This combination of challenges can intensify feelings of stress, anxiety and apprehension.
It is vital that expectant and new parents receive the right support at the right time. It’s why we’re asking people to join our Fight for a Fair Start campaign and sign our petition to help us call on governments across the UK to improve support during the perinatal period. And why on the ground, we’ve been working to adapt our support services to be delivered virtually, to ensure we can still be here for them when they need us most.
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