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Becoming<br>a new parent is difficult, regardless of socioeconomic circumstances. Research shows that perinatal<br>mental health can affect the well-being of the entire family. <strong>First Connections, a short-term home<br>visiting program offered by Children\u2019s Friend, helped ease the transition and anxiety for Amanda and her family.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">\u201cIt was so helpful to have access to a medical professional during that time. From reassurance that we<br>were doing the right things for Carter to connecting me with resources to make sure that my mental and physical health were taken care of, the support was incredible,\u201d said Amanda. <strong>\u201cWe have a robust support system, but First Connections gave us the strong start that all families deserve.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This program is focused on the health of the baby and mother, ensuring both are supported and receive the care they need in those precious early days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Home visiting programs offer parents and children support in their own environment.<\/strong> This reduces the burden on families with little ones and allows them to be comfortable in their own space for education on breastfeeding and infant care. In addition, they are receiving support based on the tools and resources they have in their home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><em>*Names have been changed to protect privacy and confidentiality<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amanda struggles with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a condition that can cause painful menstruationand infertility. She tried for a year and a half to get pregnant. Just as she was about to start fertilitytreatment, she got pregnant. Amanda had anxiety throughout her pregnancy. 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