The locations picked include a pilot project in Luton that aims to support pregnant women living in deprived areas before and after the birth of their child.
Flying Start is described as Luton's 'primary prevention and early intervention strategy for the very early years in life, from pregnancy to a child's fourth birthday'. The midwifery team refers mums-to-be to Flying Start workers for extra support. This could be, for example, about debt and housing problems or mental health.
Midwives are able to make referrals from as early as the 12th week of pregnancy.
Gill Brook, the Flying Start manager, said, 'If midwives identify a mum who will benefit, contact will be made. Flying Start workers are able to spend more time with the mothers to build a trusting relationship through pregnancy, then pass the mother to the health visiting team.'
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