Volunteer Support for Mothers with New Babies

Perceptions of Need and Support Received

Bibliographic Data

ID14896944
AuthorsKristen MacPherson (Birkbeck, University of London, corresponding author), Jacqueline Barnes (0000-0001-5566-8997, Birkbeck, University of London), Michelle Nichols (0000-0002-2078-9649, Birkbeck, University of London), Sharon Dixon (0000-0002-7469-6093, Birkbeck, University of London)
Year2010
Volume24
Issue3
Pages175-187
Publication date2010-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren & Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0951-0605 • E-ISSN: 1099-0860
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1099-0860.2009.00227.x
OpenAlexW2121226146
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited9

Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 55 mothers of infants. Some had received Home‐Start during their infant’s first year, others were offered the support but declined and the remainder were not offered Home‐Start. Most of their support had come from informal sources, such as family and friends with less from professionals. Mothers who received Home‐Start described beneficial aspects, in particular, the extent of practical support provided, preferable to calling on close relatives or friends. Difficulties related to volunteer characteristics and administrative problems. Overall volunteer support can be important to complement informal and formal support, but needs careful management

Family support · Perception · Social support · Volunteer · Family and Disability Support Research · Global Maternal and Child Health · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology

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