What is a Baby Mentor?

Babymentoring ... is a holistic service for mothers and babies.

A baby mentor seeks to address both the practical and the emotional needs of parents.

We all know that becoming a parent whether for the first or the fourth time is a wonderful experience, but we all need help and support sometimes, whether it is with practical issues such as sleep or feeding, or with emotional issues associated with becoming a mother. Sometimes we worry that we haven't bonded with the baby, or we become anxious that we can't meet our babies' demands.

The challenge of parenthood ...

Having a new baby can be a challenging as well as a wonderful time. It is a time of major challenge and adjustment and not all of us get the help and support, and importantly, the sleep, that we need. Sadly many of us find we lack confidence in our parenting ability. Having someone around who can listen and make practical suggestions can make all the difference betwen feeling exhausted and lonely to being a confident, happy parent.

Filling a gap in services ...

In most areas support for mothers and babies is either full-time maternity care or occasional visits from a health visitor. The first is beyond the means of many and the second is often just not enough.

Babymentoring ... is meant to fill the gap in between. How much or how little contact you have with your babymentor is up to you. She may come every day for a couple of hours or spend a day a week with you, or anything in between. The idea is that she will provide a flexible visiting service with telephone support in between visits. The arrangement could last a week or months depending on your needs.

For more information please contact Henrietta Lang

07976 336646

email: hl@babymentoring.com