Torbay’s Start for Life offer

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Torbay’s Start for Life offer

The first 1,001 days

From pregnancy to 2 years

The Start for Life program is here to support you from the moment your child is conceived until their second birthday. The first 1,001 days from conception up to the age of two are a critical time in the development of your baby and child’s life. This period is crucial for your child’s growth and development, and it can bring many changes to your family’s life. You might find that you or your child need some extra help during this time.

Here are the main services offered by Start for Life:

Maternity services
Health visiting services
Infant feeding support
Parental mental health support
Parent-infant relationship support

These services are available in Torbay for expectant parents and those with children under 2 years old. The Start for Life program is part of the Family Hub model, which provides a range of services for children, young people, and families across Torbay. You will be able to access Start for Life services online, in the home or in locations across Torbay.

View or download our Start for Life leaflet here. family_hubs_start_for_life

We would appreciate your feedback on our Start for Life Offer and to help shape our services, just click here.

Pregnancy to two years

The first 1,001 days

Pregnancy to birth

Find answers to common questions around antenatal and postnatal care for newborn babies and their parents or carers. Everything you need to know about pregnancy.

Babies

This section provides information from feeding your baby to how they develop, how to register your baby's birth and what to expect when meeting your health visitor for the first time.

Feeding your baby

Babies feel more secure if most of their feeds are given by their parents or main caregiver, especially in the early weeks, as this helps with bonding.For Information, advice, useful videos and apps for parents, carers, co-parents, fathers and where to find support.

Emotional health and wellbeing

Information, advice and useful self-help resources for parents, carers, co-parents, fathers who are experiencing perinatal mental health concerns during pregnancy or in the two years following the birth of a child.

Parent Infant relationships

For Information, advice, support, groups and recommended resources to support parent infant relationships.

Toddlers

Information, advice and guidance as your baby becomes a toddler. Help your toddler manage their feelings. plus advice on toddler language and physical development.

Parenting support

Information and advice for Parents and Carers

Parent carer groups

We need your voice to help us provide the best for you and your family and to help us shape the services offered through our Family Hubs and Start for Life offer.