This chapter explores how being human in the context of childbirth and early parenthood means being a part of a relational community, belonging, and being nurtured, both socially and professionally. It discusses the impacts of being a migrant or refugee or coming from a minority ethnic group, especially concerning mental and emotional health and access to appropriate perinatal care. In addition, it explores how the country in which a child is born may affect how well the parents are supported to care for their newborn baby. This may be due to cultural differences in expectations and family traditions or the divergence in government policies and economic conditions worldwide. Importantly, these factors can all influence how well parents bond with their babies and, consequently, how well the infant develops in all areas. The chapter also explores the parent-infant relationship, including vital elements such as bonding and attachment and the value of receiving appropriate social and professional support for parent-infant bonding, especially during the early postnatal period. It also discusses the keys to a humanised society and how physical and emotional care and support for parents and babies are mediated through trusted human relationships, particularly between mothers and their midwives.