US inspired child health programme, 09/03/10 [S]
The Scottish Government has launched the Family Nurse Partnership in NHS Lothian where it is supporting first-time parents or single mums under the age of 19.
The six family nurses will visit expectant mums every one or two weeks during pregnancy and throughout the first two years of their baby's life, offering guidance on child development, preventative health measures, parenting skills, breastfeeding, better diet information and advice for mothers on education and employment.
NHS Lothian was chosen to host the programme for a number of reasons, including its high number of teenage pregnancies.
Recruitment of the pregnant women started in January this year and it is hoped that during the three-year life of the programme 145 women can be supported.
For full details see the Scottish Government press release.
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