Every Family Needs a Network of Caring Support People Around Them.
Article Source: PANDA, https://panda.org.au/building-your-community-of-care
Pregnancy and early parenthood can feel exciting and joyful, but also isolating and stressful at times. Sometimes these feelings all come up at once.
Every baby, every parent and carer a need community of people who check in and look after you, and who are by your side through parenthood’s many challenges and joys.
Your community of care might include:
Family and friends, health care professionals, new parent groups, online support groups, parent helplines and other people and services who can support you.
How to build your community of care.
Building a community of care around you and your family may take some time, but there are lots of ways to get started:
Texting a friend
Joining a conversation in an online support group
Joining a parent group or playgroup
Speaking to your doctor
Contacting a helpline
The simple act of reaching out to connect with someone else is the best way to start.
