Relationships after having a baby can be different to what they were like before, especially if this is your first child together. This link provides practical advice and online videos to help you find your new normal as a parent.
Relationships
Healthy relationships with family, friends and colleagues is something we all want, but at home or work, supportive, fulfilling relationships don’t come automatically. If you’re becoming a parent or if you're having problems in your family or work life the information in this section maybe of help
Below we provide links to national websites containing information and advice including online videos on a number of topics.
Relationships after having a baby can be different to what they were like before, especially if this is your first child together. This link provides practical advice and online videos to help you find your new normal as a parent.
Citizens Advice provides comprehensive guidance on a wide range of topics, including rights at work and family relationships.
Unicef has a guide to returning to work after having a baby including practical advice for balancing new parenthood with employment.
Family Lives is a charity that supports parents in navigating the many changes that come with family life. Their website includes extensive information, telephone support, online videos, and additional resources.
The Childline website provides guidance on many aspects of family relationships, including being a young carer, coping with divorce, and navigating step-families.
Mumsnet gives parents a platform to share practical advice and personal experiences through their website and online forums. The link provided focuses on parents of teenagers, though the site covers families with children of all ages.
You can also find support on finding and affording childcare, including advice on different childcare options and financial help that may be available.
If your child has special education needs or a disability, take a look at Balancing Working While Caring for a Disabled Child.
Citizens Advice provides comprehensive guidance on a wide range of topics, including rights at work and family relationships.
Unicef has a guide to returning to work after having a baby including practical advice for balancing new parenthood with employment.
Family Lives is a charity that supports parents in navigating the many changes that come with family life. Their website includes extensive information, telephone support, online videos, and additional resources.
The Childline website provides guidance on many aspects of family relationships, including being a young carer, coping with divorce, and navigating step-families.
Mumsnet gives parents a platform to share practical advice and personal experiences through their website and online forums. The link provided focuses on parents of teenagers, though the site covers families with children of all ages.
You can also find support on finding and affording childcare, including advice on different childcare options and financial help that may be available.
If your child has special education needs or a disability, take a look at Balancing Working While Caring for a Disabled Child.
Abuse includes domestic violence, rape and sexual assault. It can be subtle at first and difficult to spot. Find advice on how to tell if your relationship is healthy from Women’s Aid.
The NHS has information on services that can help if you've been sexually assaulted, raped or abused, even if you don't report the assault to the police. The NHS has information on services that can help if you’ve been sexually assaulted, raped or abused, even if you don’t report the assault to the police.
Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) are located across the country and offer a range of services, including crisis care, medical and forensic examinations, emergency contraception and testing for STIs. To learn more about what happens at Sexual assault referral centres, please watch the video below.
In Hampshire, we have 10 refuges for people fleeing abuse offering 92 bed spaces for victims-survivors and their children.
If you are experiencing abuse and what to talk about it or if you what help to plan your escape from an abuser please contact Stop Domestic Abuse on their advice line on 03300 165 112.
The advice line is available to anyone seeking advice, help, support or access to services. This includes victims and survivors, family and friends of someone experiencing abuse, and professionals.
Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership brings together local services providing free support to victims and survivors of abuse, children living in a household with domestic abuse and people who use abusive behaviour. It also supports professionals seeking advice.
The Hampton Trust offers community-based, trauma-informed behaviour change programmes - such as Pathways to Change and CARA (Cautioning and Relationship Abuse) - for individuals who have used abusive behaviour. These aim to address the root causes of harm, promote accountability, and support the development of safe, respectful relationships.
If you need help for yourself or someone else, call the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Advice Line on 0330 165 112. Professionals can also call this number for information and advice.
If you are seeking help or advice for someone using abusive behaviours in their relationship, contact the Hampton Trust on 02380 009898.
For further information in relation to Domestic Abuse, the Hampshire Constabulary website also provides advice and information of how to report it.
Abuse includes domestic violence, rape and sexual assault. It can be subtle at first and difficult to spot. Find advice on how to tell if your relationship is healthy from Women’s Aid.
The NHS has information on services that can help if you've been sexually assaulted, raped or abused, even if you don't report the assault to the police. The NHS has information on services that can help if you’ve been sexually assaulted, raped or abused, even if you don’t report the assault to the police.
Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) are located across the country and offer a range of services, including crisis care, medical and forensic examinations, emergency contraception and testing for STIs. To learn more about what happens at Sexual assault referral centres, please watch the video below.
In Hampshire, we have 10 refuges for people fleeing abuse offering 92 bed spaces for victims-survivors and their children.
If you are experiencing abuse and what to talk about it or if you what help to plan your escape from an abuser please contact Stop Domestic Abuse on their advice line on 03300 165 112.
The advice line is available to anyone seeking advice, help, support or access to services. This includes victims and survivors, family and friends of someone experiencing abuse, and professionals.
Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership brings together local services providing free support to victims and survivors of abuse, children living in a household with domestic abuse and people who use abusive behaviour. It also supports professionals seeking advice.
The Hampton Trust offers community-based, trauma-informed behaviour change programmes - such as Pathways to Change and CARA (Cautioning and Relationship Abuse) - for individuals who have used abusive behaviour. These aim to address the root causes of harm, promote accountability, and support the development of safe, respectful relationships.
If you need help for yourself or someone else, call the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Advice Line on 0330 165 112. Professionals can also call this number for information and advice.
If you are seeking help or advice for someone using abusive behaviours in their relationship, contact the Hampton Trust on 02380 009898.
For further information in relation to Domestic Abuse, the Hampshire Constabulary website also provides advice and information of how to report it.
The charity Relate have a free AI powered tool to help you handle problems you might be facing with your partner or co-parent. Share what you're going through and get answers, support, and advice to help you get through difficult situations.
Relate also have a section of toolkits to help you improve your relationships with the important people in your life. These are all priced between £5 and £10.
Ask Ammanda allows you to send your problems to Relate's Head of Clinical Practice, trained Relationship Counsellor and Sex Therapist, Ammanda Major and get an answer.
Relate also offer counselling for couples, families and individuals.
The charity Relate have a free AI powered tool to help you handle problems you might be facing with your partner or co-parent. Share what you're going through and get answers, support, and advice to help you get through difficult situations.
Relate also have a section of toolkits to help you improve your relationships with the important people in your life. These are all priced between £5 and £10.
Ask Ammanda allows you to send your problems to Relate's Head of Clinical Practice, trained Relationship Counsellor and Sex Therapist, Ammanda Major and get an answer.
Relate also offer counselling for couples, families and individuals.
Family Lives free online parenting courses are a great way to get advice and learn new skills in the comfort of your own home and at times to suit you. All of the courses are filled with helpful techniques and ideas developed by experienced parenting professionals to help you become a confident and happy parent. Crucially, you can do our course whenever and wherever suits you and work through it at our own pace.
You can also access parenting courses through Togetherness (previously the Solihull Approach) for free.
Family Lives free online parenting courses are a great way to get advice and learn new skills in the comfort of your own home and at times to suit you. All of the courses are filled with helpful techniques and ideas developed by experienced parenting professionals to help you become a confident and happy parent. Crucially, you can do our course whenever and wherever suits you and work through it at our own pace.
You can also access parenting courses through Togetherness (previously the Solihull Approach) for free.
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Useful links
- Relate - relationship counselling
- Mental Health Foundation - Top Tips for Maintaining and Building Healthy Relationships
- Relate - 80 Relationship Tips
- Care For the Family - Handling Conflict Well
- Relate - Managing Stress as a New Parent
- BBC - Seven Ways to Reconnect With Your Partner After Having a Baby
- Every Mind Matters - Maintaining Healthy Relationships
- Working Families - Advice on working as a parent