In this master thesis, challenges of the new parents upon the entry into parenthood are represented and researched, their understanding of their infant’s needs, and how social care agencies can help with these challenges. In the beginning, different theories are presented, in which are researched challenges which appear in relationship between parents after childbirth, relationship between newborn and parents and social services in health care facilities. Empirical research was conducted with interviews and a survey. Results have shown that all parents face challenges in different areas of life when transitioning into parenthood. Parents’ understanding of children and their needs is improved during children’s growth. First half year of children’s life is marked with the smallest understanding of his needs, but after this period is noticeably improved. The research has also shown that parents do not now options of support presented in social care facilities. This master thesis offers an insight into life of parents and changes that happen to new parents after childbirth. Beside that it also presents attitude of parents toward social services and their knowledge of possibilities of professional help and support for their needs.
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