Caring for Caregivers: Focus Group Data

The transition to parenthood can be challenging, with consequences to mental health and wellbeing for many first-time parents. While parents are often well-supported to care for their children, there are minimal supports available to care for themselves. Therefore, in this focus group study, we explored caregiver and service provider perspectives on what is necessary, feasible, and acceptable from a program designed to support caregivers' self-care and wellbeing from conception to 12 months post birth? We conducted a total of five focus groups with 34 participants.