Before Words

So much happens before words

From the beginning

Who is it for?

From the Beginning is for parents

"A story about the baby so that he knows his mother and father made a relationship with him before he was born".

A mother's words (Surestart Westgate)

Midwives and Health Visitors
are the primary health professionals able to offer this to parents and where necessary support the parents to enjoy and use this resource.

"A tool for keeping in touch." (Comment on 'From the Beginning')

Alison Horner (August 2006) Midwife SureStart Northmoor

From the Beginning may have a special application in supporting very young parents who are facing particular challenges.

The CHPP needs to reflect new evidence that has emerged about neurological development and the importance of forming a strong child-parent attachment in the first years of life….This all underlines the significance of pregnancy and the first years of life, and the need for mothers and fathers to be supported during this time.

The Child Health Promotion Programme. Department of Health. March 2008