Mother and baby unit

A Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) is a specialised healthcare facility that provides care and support for mothers experiencing severe mental health issues during the perinatal period, typically from pregnancy up to one year postpartum. A Mother and Baby Unit aims to ensure the well-being of both the mother and her infant while addressing and managing maternal mental health challenges. These units offer a multidisciplinary approach to care, involving psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals.

  • 1. Support plans
    • Personalised support plans for mother and baby
    • Supporting with informed choice of birth plan
  • 2. Support available
    • Physical
    • Emotional
    • Confidence building
  • 3. Therapeutic Support
    • Individual and Group Therapy Sessions
    • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Other Modalities
  • 4. Parenting Education:
    • Guidance on Infant Care
    • Support for Breastfeeding and Bottle-feeding
  • 5. Social Workers:
    • Family Support and Counseling
    • Assistance with Social Services
  • 6. Mother-Infant Bonding Support
    • Strategies to Enhance Bonding
    • Infant-Focused Interventions
  • 7. Family-Centered Care
    • Involvement of Partners and Extended Family
  • 8. Continuity of Care
    • Community Resources and Follow-up Support
    • Transitioning from unit support to independent living