An antenatal program with a difference helps parents-to-be bond better with their babies.
That's according to the findings of a twelve-month study with over a hundred participants.
The program focuses on emotional health and well-being as well as pregnancy and the birthing process.
Findings also showed the ability to cope with parenthood increased.
Principal investigator from the University of Hull Catriona Jones spoke to Q Radio's Iveren McCallion:
Armagh mum Louise Hawthorne was a particpant in the program.
She told us she learned a lot despite taking part during her third pregnancy, and it benefited the whole family:
Despite its successes, Family Links Director for Programmes, Sarah Darton, told Iveren the study showed has prompted a few changes:
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