Charity Birth Companions is warning that without an overhaul of support for these women their outcomes will worsen “as they fall between gaps in fragmented and overstretched services”.
Support is also vital due to increasing numbers of babies and infants subject to care proceedings, the charity says.
Birth Companions has today (July 4) launched a new charter laying out the support needed for pregnant women and mothers involved with children’s social care.
It calls for specialist and continuous support during pregnancy, birth and early motherhood, appropriate mental health support and opportunities to bond with their baby.
Women must also be offered help “to understand and engage with every aspect of their involvement with children’s social care and the family justice system” and access to independent advocacy services.
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