looking for a mum to be

[karenlever]

hi, i am training to be a child psychotherapist and an invaluable part of the training is infant observation. it involves observing a mum and her baby interacting for one hour a week at home over a period of two years. i know its a big commitment but it is such an important part of the training. if anyone is interested then please email me at [email protected]. thank you and look forward to hearing from you.

hi - I am not interested. sorry. but where are you based? telling your location may help you to find someone.

What geographic area are you in Karen? That might narrow it down a bit!

sorry. new to mumsnet although wish i had known about it when my 3 were younger! i live in golders green.

Karenlever - I'm 26 weeks pg with my 3rd, an older mum at the ripe age of 40. This is a bit of a shock and has taken some getting used to! Have 2 others DS 10 and DD 6 ......... and live just up the road in Barnet. My due date is 7 Jan, but c/s likely for 17 Dec if of interest!

thanks for replying and offering. but i need a baby who will be born end of october. good luck with everything.

It might be worth contacting a health visitor local to you as she may be able to put you in touch with someone suitable.

when i had my daughter one of my new mum friends did this for a psych student and they were introduced by our health visitor

went to the gp surgery and they were difficult about helping but will try to find out about local health visitors. thanks for the idea have contacted local nct classes but no luck yet. fingers crossed

Have a look on the October ante-natal thread and see if there is anyone near you, perhaps?

You could try asking your local NCT group to publicise your request? My Tower Hamlets group has an online yahoo group so emails can be sent out to all local members and I've seen similar requests to yours being sent out on it.

thanks everyone. this is all so helpful. really appreciate it. can see why this site works so well.

Hi Karen, there's an NCT group for pregnant women and those with young babies that's just started up down the road from Golders Green at the O2 Centre on Finchley Road. They meet on Thursdays 10am-12noon at the Apostrophe cafe. I think there's a group on Belsize road on a Friday too.

do you know how i can get in touch with the one at the 02 centre? i could just turn up but a number would be really useful as thursdays is my childline day.

Have a look here - maybe try the branch chair? They might be able to help generally too?

Hello, I'm due on 25th October and live in Mill Hill, if that's any help. You can contact me on mrstrellis at cream dot org.

trellism, hi, think i have emailed you correctly. please let me know if you haven't received an email from me. thanks, karen

hi, i have a friend from college called maria. she is also training to be a child psychotherapist. she is looking for a baby and mum to observe. are you still interested? look forward to hearing from you, karen

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shame i live so far away as am due anytime now and would be happy to help

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Hi
I am a qualified psychotherapist, female, living in London. I am currently converting my training to a Masters and am seeking a Mum who is willing to take part in Mother and Baby Observation. If you would like further information about taking part please e-mail me at [email protected] Thanks for considering this request.