To kick start Baby Communication Week 2023, we want to highlight AiMH UK - The Association for Infant Mental Health’s “25 Things Every Baby Would Want You To Know”. Keep an eye out for these posts throughout the week! Lothian PAIRS #AmazedByBabies #BabyCommunicationWeek23

Did you know that your baby has 6 different states? Check out our post below to find out more 👇 Lothian PAIRS Brazelton Centre UK #AmazedByBabies #BabyCommunicationWeek23

Men’s Health Week – 12-18 June - encourages men and boys to seek professional advice for health related problems. If you are a new dad and are struggling to cope with a crying baby, talk earlier to get the support you need. Speak to other dads, your GP or Health Visitor #DadsTalk

Happy Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 #IMHAW2023 This year's theme is Bonding Before Birth #BondingBeforeBirth Keep an eye on our Twitter account this week as we will be sharing information and resources to promote infant mental health Parent-Infant Foundation Lothian PAIRS

At today's #0to2APPG we shared a new infographic 'Michelle's Story'. It details a real mum's struggles with #BondingBeforeBirth & the crucial support she received to help her, her baby & her family get through the challenges and thrive. bit.ly/42nUI63 #IMHAW2023

If you've recently separated from your partner, we understand that Father's Day might feel difficult to celebrate👦👧 We've compiled our top tips to make Father's Day run as smoothly as possible with Johnson Legal Family Law✅

Sensitive, nurturing relationships between parents and their babies are fundamental to emotional attachment & infant mental health. These relationships begin during pregnancy. Watch our new film to find out more on why #BondingBeforeBirth is so important👇 bit.ly/3J7GVs2

Our online antenatal courses include lots of ideas for bonding with your baby from other parents, psychologists and healthcare professionals. They’re free in the UK and accessible anytime anywhere online at inourplace.co.uk #BondingBeforeBirth #IMHAW23

"Infant mental health is an often overlooked and misunderstood subject." Parent-Infant Foundation Here at Lothian PAIRS we want to raise awareness of what infant mental health is! See the imagine below! 👇 #BondingBeforeBirth #IMHAW2023

We were delighted to link up with York St John University and Dr Christina Kolaiti to be involved with and support this innovative project which highlighted key focus points of our #IMHAW2023 topic #BondingBeforeBirth to members of the public using the Metro. See more 👇

This evening, as International Fathers' Mental Health Day approaches, we'll be joined by co-founder Mark Williams as he shares his wealth of experience from over 12 years of campaigning for paternal mental health! 👇Last chance to register!👇 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

**Instagram live event tomorrow (Thursday 15th June) at 3pm** #BondingBeforeBirth #IMHAW2023 Bringing the conversation about bonding into our care as professionals is certainly important and beneficial. But how do we do it?

A recent survey by @ParentInfantFd ("including over 1,000 UK mums") found that more than 1 in 10 women struggled to bond with their baby in the first few weeks after birth. #BondingBeforeBirth #IMHAW2023 Lothian PAIRS

A recent survey by @ParentInfantFd ("including over 1,000 UK mums") found that almost 3 quarters of mum's received no information or advice relating to bonding in the first few weeks post birth! #BondingBeforeBirth #IMHAW2023 Lothian PAIRS

Why does infant mental health matter? Check out some of the key points as summarized by Parent-Infant Foundation below! Lothian PAIRS #IMHAW23 #BondingBeforeBirth

We're nearing the end of #IMHAW2023 & we want to say a huge thanks to everyone involved! Whether you promoted our survey, held an event, shared our content, tweeted support or reached out to families, its all crucial in raising awareness of the importance of Infant Mental Health!

Universal Father’s Week – 19-25 June 2023 It’s a good time to say to all those hard-working dads – you’re doing a great job! But if you are a new dad and struggling to cope with a crying baby - you’re not alone. Talk to other dads, your GP, Health Visitor or midwife. Jane Scattergood QN HonMFPH RN

Some of the PAIRS Team have enjoyed a trip to Dublin to the World Association of Infant Mental Health World Congress. A wonderful opportunity to network, hear the most up to date research and share some of the work we have been doing here at NHS Lothian by presenting two posters.

We are very pleased and excited to be recruiting a parent-infant psychological therapist. Please share far and wide. apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

In support of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to raise awareness of what infant mental health is 👇 Lothian PAIRS