I'd like to support new mums... how do i go about it?

[Scottishlass]

Im sick of work (office job) and would like to change career and go back to what I enjoy most which is working directly with people. since having a baby i have got so engrossed in all aspects of it and would love to help and support new mothers after birth like going to their homes and helping them with breast/bottle feeding, weaning, sleep or just talk with the mother obviously nothing medical as to be a health visitor you had to be trained as a nurse which i am not but I have worked as a carer for 6 years in the past providing home care and looking after children with disabilties in day centres. has anyone got any advice for me for jobs relating to what i am interested in? one of the first things i would say to a new mum is "have you heard of mumsnet?"

Any health visitors on line?

Anyone?... ah well.

Sorry scottish lass
didn't want you to feel ignored....!
I have no idea how you do this but it sounds very worthwhile
Wiat until people are back at worktomorrow and refresh this thread1
good luck!

I would think it might be worth contacting the NCT about the possibilities of becoming a BF counsellor or similar post-natal support type person. Don't know if they get paid at all though, think it may be voluntary. I don't think there's any way of being a HV without a nursing qualification. Maybe a doula? You could ask pupuce, or read some of her posts. Good luck!

good idea popsycal - sometimes i expect too much from mumsnet... like its some robotic information highway... ill try tomorrow. night night

tanum - whats a doula?

The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers has a counsellor training scheme. You don't have to be BF cucrrently but must have done it at some point for at least six months.

It is a modular correspondence course with some seminars in major cities.

I started it last year but was too PG and busy with toddler DS1 to complete the first part. Am hoping to pick it up again at some time.

Type Association of Breast Feeding Mothers in to google and get started

Good Luck

Sorry Scottishlass, I missed your question. Have a look here

What about becoming a volunteer for Homestart?

i cant afford to work voluntary, i work two full days a week now soim looking for part time work, i could not leave my baby more than 2 days a week. i was hoping there would be paid jobs for what i want to do.

Doulas indeed
We are paid