Of the 1,015 women who had given birth in the last five years that responded to the survey, more than 1 in 10 (11.5 per cent) said they had struggled to bond with their baby after birth.
Over 70 per cent said they had not been given information and advice from health and care professionals on bonding with their baby throughout pregnancy, despite this being a recommendation of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
The survey was carried out to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (12 June-18 June 2023), which aims to raise awareness of the importance of supporting parents who need help to bond with their baby.
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