Is the Family Nurse Partnership right for me?

“Helping Scotland’s young parents achieve their hopes and dreams”

If you are 19 years of age or under and expecting your first baby, a family nurse can visit you to help you have a healthy pregnancy and enjoy being the best mum you can be. This may also be the case if you are aged 20 or 21 in some areas of Scotland.

You may also be entitled to the programme if you are a first time mother, who is care experienced and aged 25 and under, and would find it helpful to have a family nurse to support you in your role as a new mum.

Your specially trained family nurse will help you understand all about your pregnancy and how to care for yourself and your baby. Your nurse will visit you regularly during your pregnancy and then after the birth until your baby is two years old. We know from other mums (and dads) in Scotland that this programme has helped them to become more confident parents.

How will FNP benefit my baby?

You are the most important person in your baby’s life and this programme will help you be the best parent you can be.

Your nurse will help make sure that you support your baby to grow, develop and learn.

“Topics covered are fab. They’re all stuff I had in my mind, like that I was going to ask her”. (Quote from a FNP Client)