supported accommodation for young mothers and babies in Medway.

Mother and Baby

As part of our project at bridging the Gap we provide mother and baby care and support for young mums aged 16+. We work together with young mums to ensure all their support needs and requirements are met, with support to assist them in planning and getting prepared for when their baby is due. Bridging the Gap provides a supportive, stable and structured environment within the community for both the mums and their babies.
All staff at Bridging the Gap work with mothers and their babies with a view of achieving positive outcomes in the very important first stages of becoming a mum.

Supporting Pregnant Young Mums

We aim to support all young mums during their pregnancies ensuring that they are attending all appointments with their midwives and other professionals. We encourage a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise and a nutritional diet and preparing them for when their baby is due along with advice from other professional agencies.

We undertake Parental assessments at Bridging the Gap supporting the young parent through this often invasive process.

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Supporting Young Mums and their Babies

Self Care

(Enabling Young Mothers to take care of themselves and giving them the opportunity and skills to bond with their babies)

• Personal hygiene and care of self
• Emotional and psychological support
• Cultivating Skills
• Risk management
• Health and safety
• Monitoring with baby
• Nurturing
• Healthy Eating Plan
• Budgeting
• Exercise

Provisions
(Bridging the Gap can provide all equipment for use for new mums at the service)

• Baby Pram
• Baby Cot
• Car Seat
• Baby Bouncer
• Blankets
• Baby Bath and Stand
• Selection of baby clothes
• Steriliser
• Nappies
• Baby Wipes
• Toiletries
• Milk & food supplies

© 2007 Bridging the Gap , Value-led housing and support for young adults leaving care in the Kent, Medway
( Gillingham ) area.