From: Peer support during pregnancy and early parenthood: a qualitative study of models and perceptions
Befriending models | Mentoring models |
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Frequent visits (e.g. weekly) | Infrequent visits (e.g. monthly) |
More spontaneous interaction during visits | More structured visits sometimes using facilitators or activities; setting and reviewing goals |
Allowed to share contact details; volunteer can invite mother to own home | No sharing of personal contact details |
Allowed to take own children on visits | Not allowed to involve own children |
Allowed to offer direct emotional support, including reassurance, consolation and physical contact | Not allowed to offer direct emotional support |
Flexible ending | Defined ending |