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