Perinatal and family care

Research within this focal point focuses on (future) parenthood (ranging from wishing children, pregnancy, perinatal period, postpartum to the first 1,000 days) on the one hand, and on the other hand on families (both the nuclear family and extended family such as e.g. grandparents). We want to optimise the support and guidance of families, especially in the transition to parenthood and during a difficult period such as an admission to neonatology or a chronically or seriously ill child. We do this by developing various materials and tools for parents and the field.  This includes a focus on digital support (such as a mobile application, online platform, etc.) and the use of e.g. virtual reality in paediatrics.