Is the young woman accessing antenatal care?
Some helpful hints are: • develop a good relationship with young mothers • take some time to get to know her and if possible her children • give her your card so she can ask for you to ensure that there is consistency in the service she receives wherever possible • be honest with her, let her know that you don’t know everything, but together you can explore this website for guidance and appropriate referral information if necessary • if possible, provide written information for later reference • remember that you may be the first professional she has made contact with, so use this as an opportunity to provide information on other relevant services in her area
