Scrapping face-to-face educational sessions for new parents 'disappointing'

Online resources to be provided instead

The decision to scrap face-to-face educational sessions for new parents has been met with disappointment.

Manx Care says they're being replaced with online resources instead.

After a difficult pregnancy Cassie Quirk developed postnatal depression.

She told Manx Radio more hands-on support before her baby arrived could have better helped her understand the change that was coming:

Cassie's not alone in her disappointment.

We've voiced some of the responses to the announcement that were left on Manx Radio's social media accounts:

The sessions gave first-time parents the opportunity to discuss the upcoming birth and seek advice for when the baby arrives.

It also included a tour of the maternity ward and a chance to meet other families due at similar times.

Senior Midwife Regan Baggley says anyone wanting extra support will still be able to get it:

Manx Care says more information will be released when it becomes available.