Feasibility Study of a Music and Social Support Intervention for Postnatal Mothers/Infants

Mothers attend 8x 1 hour weekly classes with their infant. Classes take place in a community venue. Mothers sit with their infant on the floor in circle formation on cushioned mats. Group singing facilitated for 40 minutes by the intervention facilitator, a professional musician/choir leader. A mix of songs are introduced that are easy to learn without the need for lyric sheets. Mothers will be encouraged to sing along. Mothers will be encouraged to interact with their infant through various sensory stimuli involving touch, sound and visual. The end of each singing session involves a short period of quiet time, soothing sounds are provided by the intervention facilitator using voice and instruments. 20 minutes of facilitated social support will follow and mothers will be provided with refreshments. Mothers will be encouraged to interact with other mothers to promote social connection.