Aberlour, Scotland’s Children’s Charity’s Perinatal Befriending Support Service, was launched in 2015. The service helps new mothers with mental health issues who are at risk of becoming socially isolated immediately before and after giving birth.
The report, Aberlour Perinatal Befriending Support Service: An Evaluation of the Pilot Delivery, shows the Service enhances mothers’ wellbeing and confidence, has a positive effect on alleviating anxiety and depression, and boosts their self-belief, confidence and attachment to their children.