Research Unwrapped is a podcast series highlighting topics and research from the National Centre for Population Health & Wellbeing Research. In this episode, Born in Wales researcher Hope Jones speaks to Sam Dredge, the dad of toddler Florence. During the chat, Sam talks about the challenges of being a dad, including the need for advice on practical issues such as…
Research Unwrapped is a podcast series highlighting topics and research from the National Centre for Population Health & Wellbeing Research. In this episode, Born in Wales researcher Hope Jones speaks to Sharon Jones (Lead Research Midwife) and Heather O’Shea (Infant Feeding Co-ordinator) from Swansea Bay University Health Board. In the podcast, Hope chats to Sharon and Heather…
Research Unwrapped is a podcast series highlighting topics and research from the National Centre for Population Health & Wellbeing Research. In this episode, Born in Wales researcher Hope Jones speaks to new mum Emily Garlick about her pregnancy and her experiences as a new mum. Interested in finding out more about Born in Wales…
The Born in Wales study has launched a new survey for parents who have a child between 18 months to 2-and-a-half-years old. The new questionnaire builds on the success of the first Born in Wales survey for expectant and new mums and dads. Online Questionnaire Those with children between 18 months and 2- and-a-half- years…
Depression in a parent is a common and potent risk factor for depression in the child. It is also associated with a range of adverse child health and educational outcomes, including poorer academic attainment. Researchers from Swansea and Cardiff University analysed the association between maternal and paternal depression, and the timing of their depression (before…
The Born in Wales Study, led by researchers at the National Centre for Population Health & Wellbeing Research, looked at the impact of the Pandemic on birth outcomes and explored the experiences of expectant mothers. Researchers used data from SAIL Databank and performed a comparative study. The SAIL (Secure Anonymised Information Linkage) Databank routinely collects population and health data…
Fathers play an integral role in the healthy development of their child- from pregnancy and birth to raising their child and preparing them for school, dads matter every step of the way. Studies have found that positive mental and physical wellbeing in fathers leads to healthy mental and physical development in children. For example, children…
Researchers at the National Centre for Population Health & Wellbeing Research, funded by Welsh Government through Health and Care Research Wales, have launched a study to help inform how to improve health, education and wellbeing for all children in Wales. The Born in Wales study will develop the evidence for families, health care professionals and…