The PSS Parent-Baby Service is an early intervention mental health support service for parents who need a bit of support to form healthy, positive relationships with their babies.
Who can we support?
We work with parents from before their babies are born, right up until they turn two.
We work with parents at an early stage, to help prevent any problems from growing.
We support parents to:
- maintain positive attachment relationships;
- overcome birth trauma;
- look at how their own childhood may have influenced their thoughts and feelings as a parent today;
- be caring, responsive, communicative, interactive, and more ‘in tune’ with their babies;
- improve their wellbeing and their babies’ wellbeing;
- improve parent-infant attachment; and
- grow their confidence.
The benefits of referring to the PSS Parent-Baby Service
We give people person-centred support, so our support plans will be in-depth and tailored to the individual needs of the parents and families referred to us.
We’ve got lots of different support options and therapeutic interventions at our fingertips to support people, including:
• Evidence-based therapeutic support
• Group sessions and meet-ups
• Community-based support
• Community-based interventions with vulnerable parents if needed
Support for professionals
We’re part of an alliance of services across the city. If you’ve got any worries or concerns, please feel free to get in touch. We also offer training around infant mental health and early relationships to support the learning needs of professionals who work with babies.
How to make a referral to the PSS Parent-Baby Service
PSS Parent-Baby Service supports parents, families, and their partners in their first 1001 days - from conception until their child is two. To make a referral please get in touch with the team.
Call: 0151 702 5535
Email: parentandbaby@pss.org.uk
Stories from people we support
Anji's 'Mama Bear energy'
Anji's journey with our Parent-Baby team took her from feeling low, anxious and overwhelmed after the birth of her baby to confident, and fulfulled.
Fatima's way out of anxiety
Fatima was a low, anxious and isolated new mum. We supported her to find where her anxieties came from, and be kinder to herself.
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