New parents in the UK: what challenges are you facing?

We’d like to hear from new mothers and fathers in the UK who are facing challenges, such as financial worries, health concerns or a lack of support

A baby holding the finger of an adult.

We’d like to hear from new parents in the UK who are struggling to cope, whether that is due to financial pressures, health issues or a general lack of support in their daily lives.

Whether you are struggling with post-partum physical or mental health issues, your living or housing situation, your finances or anything else recently since becoming a parent, we’d like to hear about it.

Share your experiences

If you are 18 years or over, you can get in touch by filling in the form below or contacting us via WhatsApp by clicking here or adding +44(0)7766780300. Your responses are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. One of our journalists will be in contact before we publish, so please do leave contact details.

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Source: Health & wellbeing | The Guardian

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