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The impact of attachment on social and emotional development. Highly recommend this quick read that yet again highlights evidence about the fundamental importance of the early years and the crucial role of health visiting.

Emotional health is vital during pregnancy. At Parenthood Planned, we believe in the power of faith and community to support expectant mothers and families. Support groups, counseling, and open communication with partners can make a significant difference. If you're seeking resources and guidance grounded in faith, you're not alone. Comment HISPLAN or drop a DM to me for more information and support. Together, we can walk this journey with strength and grace.https://https://lnkd.in/gwkm-Pny

These are books I read last year that I felt gave me some wisdom and moved me on a deeper level. I recommend them all and would appreciate any suggestions from you for my list for 2025! 1. Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood by Lucy Jones (not pictured but probably my top book of the year) 2. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman  3. Social Justice Parenting: How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-Minded Kids in an Unjust World by Traci Baxley 4. The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life by Mike Rucker 5. Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth SpreadingBook by Chris Anderson 6. Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg 7. How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks

The journey to parenthood is deeply personal, and can sometimes be met with heartache. Too many families experience the devastating grief of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. ☁️ Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is dedicated to honoring the babies lost too soon, supporting grieving individuals and families, and breaking the silence surrounding these heartbreaking experiences. Let's foster open conversations with loved ones, create space for healing, and build compassionate communities where people can be seen, heard, and supported. ❤️ #PregnancyAndInfantLoss #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness #RPL #1in4 #RecurrentPregnancyLoss #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwarenessMonth

Today, the Women and Equalities Committee published a powerful report calling for statutory bereavement leave for anyone affected by pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. This long-overdue change would provide women and families with the time and support they need to grieve without fear of financial strain or workplace discrimination. The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust was honoured to contribute to this report. During the WEC hearing in November, Chief Executive Munira highlighted the significant physical and emotional toll of ectopic pregnancy loss and the need to ensure statutory leave is compassionate, inclusive, and recognises the unique challenges families face. Read more about the report and our role in advocating for this vital change on our website: https://ow.ly/7EGY50UGGah

An important article from Lamaze International scholarly journal. Yes, that's right! Lamaze publishes a scholarly journal dedicated to childbirth education and perinatal care! Timely article addressing #blackmaternalinfantcare. A must read. #birth #Perinatalcare #LCCE

Teenage pregnancy isn't just a physical journey – it's an emotional rollercoaster. In this video, we delve into the often unspoken psychological challenges faced by pregnant teens. From anxiety and depression to isolation and self-doubt, we'll uncover the hidden struggles many young mothers experience. We'll also discuss coping mechanisms, the importance of support systems, and resources available to help. Our Channel is dedicated to promoting mental and emotional well-being for all women, including young mothers. We believe in open conversations and providing support to those who need it. Teenage pregnancy is more than just a physical experience – it takes a toll on mental and emotional health. Watch our full video to understand the hidden struggles many young mothers face and learn about the support available. If you or someone you know is struggling with the emotional challenges of teen pregnancy, you're not alone. Watch our full video for insights and resources. Share this video to help spread awareness and support for young mothers. https://lnkd.in/dmQMx8EJ #TeenPregnancy #TeenagePregnancy #MentalHealth #PregnancySupport #EmotionalWellbeing #YoungMothers

🌸 Important News on Women's Health 🌸 Resharing from Sky News: Calls are growing for statutory miscarriage bereavement leave. While current UK law provides leave for stillbirths after 24 weeks, there's no specific leave for pre-24 week miscarriages. It's vital to support early pregnancy loss and advocate for statutory leave, ensuring all parents have the time to grieve and heal. #BereavementLeave #WomensHealth #EmployeeRights https://lnkd.in/eMmAKYM8

The Working Parent Project aims to uncover the stories behind the working parenthood statistics. To do this, we’ve been collecting people’s 6-word stories about their experiences through pregnancy, parental leave and return to work. This post contains one of the submitted stories. We are sharing stories one by one to keep these issues in people’s minds and keep the conversation going. Ultimately, we hope to raise greater awareness, empathy and understanding of the working parent experience so that more effective support can be provided. Here’s the link if you’d like to share your story https://lnkd.in/gkqTT-dm Please feel free to share the link and this post amongst your networks. #workingparents #workingparentproject #hummingbirdcareers

The Working Parent Project aims to uncover the stories behind the working parenthood statistics. To do this, we’ve been collecting people’s 6-word stories about their experiences through pregnancy, parental leave and return to work.   This post contains one of the submitted stories.   We are sharing stories one by one to keep these issues in people’s minds and keep the conversation going. Ultimately, we hope to raise greater awareness, empathy and understanding of the working parent experience so that more effective support can be provided.   Here’s the link if you’d like to share your story https://lnkd.in/gkqTT-dm   Please feel free to share the link and this post amongst your networks.   #workingparents #workingparentproject #hummingbirdcareers