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Insight One Insight Two

The transition to parenthood is an emotional Information for parents needs to be

and time consuming stage of life. transparent and from a trusted source

Significant Emotional Focus solely Best Very GP and Trusted Unsure of Online is too Forums to Avoided
shift in rollercoaster You have on the decision to different to district medical social media American ask apps and
with highs to adapt child’s become a pre-parent sources questions online
identify nurse trends focused
and lows well-being parent life HSE/NHS we're useful platforms

It’s definitely been a journey of ups and downs, highs and If I ever wanted advice, I asked my mother or sister. I was

lows. It’s so taxing but so fulfilling all at the same time. selective in who I listened to.

Insight Four

Insight Three

Parents need connections that are inclusive
Parents need flexibility both in time and location
and non-judgemental
to work around schedules (naps, work etc.)

Felt excluded Criticism
from cliquish Didn't like Lack of
Groups Rigid Preferred over Felt out of Relied on
parenting advice from deeper
conflicts schedules of Reduced informal Lack of Sleep groups. others parenting place connections their partner
with daily local personal meetups Flexibility deprivation choices
parenting time with friends
routines.
groups and family

I don’t want to be listening to other people’s opinions or
The lack of sleep and time have been the hardest. It’s
having ideas thrown down my throat about how I’m
tough to balance everything.
supposed to be doing things.

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