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Embedding supportive parenting resources into maternity and early years care pathways: a mixed methods evaluation.

Nicola Crossland¹, Gill Thomson², Victoria Hall Moran²

¹Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, UK. ncrossland@uclan.ac.uk.

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Summary

Integrating educational parenting resources into healthcare pathways can improve parental knowledge and confidence. This study explored embedding the Baby Buddy app and other resources, finding positive views among women and professionals.

Keywords:

Breastfeeding Digital health Early years Health information Health promotion Maternity Mobile phone applications Parenting

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Maternal and Child Health
Digital Health Interventions

Background:

Women utilize diverse information sources during pregnancy and postpartum.
Integrating educational resources into standard maternity and early years care is under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the process of embedding Best Beginnings' resources (Baby Buddy app, magazine, DVD) into UK maternity and early years care pathways.
To understand professionals' and women's views, engagement, and barriers/facilitators related to resource embedding.

Main Methods:

Mixed-methods process evaluation using semi-structured interviews with 30 stakeholders and observations.
Surveys of 146 professionals and 161-192 postnatal women pre- and post-embedding.
Descriptive and thematic analyses of qualitative and quantitative data.

Main Results:

Embedding was not yet complete, but users reported increased knowledge, confidence, and improved relationship-building.
Qualitative themes included implementation, promotion, engagement, care pathway fit, and perceptions.
Professional surveys indicated resource use varied, but positive perceptions were noted.

Conclusions:

Successful integration of parenting resources requires a planned approach, dedicated champions, and management support.
The evaluated resources received positive feedback from women and professionals.
These resources show potential as beneficial aids for families navigating early parenthood.