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THE NSPCC is warning of the long-lasting impact on the future health, wellbeing and life chances of babies born during the pandemic, as parents face heightened stress, social isolation and mental health problems.
Today, at its flagship How Safe conference – being held online this year – the charity brought together a panel of guest speakers who discussed mental health in pregnancy and the child’s first year, the impact of the pandemic and its Fight for a Fair Startcampaign which is calling for every family to get the help they need.
Hosted by TV presenter Cherry Healey, the group included presenter and broadcaster Nush Cope, TV presenter, podcaster and host of ‘The Baby Club’ Nigel Clarke, Dr. Brooke Vandermolen and Sally Hogg, Head of Policy and Campaigning at the Parent-Infant Foundation.
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By Paul Kerley
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For children under the age of five, Covid restrictions have been in place for a big chunk of their lives. For the very youngest, daily life has never been Covid-free.
What should parents and carers of young children be concerned about? Five experts offer advice and support.
Should I worry my child hasn t been able to socialise?
For most families with a
new baby, there s no need to worry, Alison Morton, of the Institute of Health Visiting, says. In those first few months, parents are babies most favourite things, she says. Sitting on your lap, taking turns, mimicking - they re very happy with just that.
Babies ‘overlooked’ during Covid-19 response, First 1,001 Days Movement says Fiona Simpson Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Babies needs have been overlooked as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic, a new report shows.
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Babies ‘largely invisible’ in pandemic response
Babies and young children have been forgotten in the Government’s response to the pandemic, health visitors warn.
A survey of 862 health visitors in practice in England has found that almost two-thirds of health visitors reported an increase in cases of child neglect.
Published by the Institute of Health Visiting, the survey also revealed that four out of five health visitors reported soaring increases in domestic violence and abuse, perinatal mental illness, and the negative impact of poverty on families.
According to the results of the poll, 82% of health visitors reported an increase in domestic violence and abuse and 81% an increase in perinatal mental illness and poverty.