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Advice for new parents

Local and national support and helpful advice from pregnancy to when your child turns two. Learn more about your maternity rights.

Children and family centres

Our centres provide advice and support for parents and carers, from pregnancy to when a child starts school.

Parent peer advocates

Parent-to-parent peer advocates use their knowledge to support other parents and carers. Find out how to request one or become one.

Struggling with parenting?

Find help if you're having problems that are making it hard for you to care for your children and family.

Help with parenting

For times when a parent or carer needs some extra support.

Create a home-learning environment to help your children

Find out how to build a great home learning environment.

Emotional support for parents

Having a baby can affect your emotions, but help is available to support your emotional wellbeing.

Southwark Maternity Commission

Find out how we're tackling inequality in maternity care and improving outcomes for Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic women.

Page last updated: 25 November 2024

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