Easing the Path in Early Parenting
The arrival of a baby can be fraught with physical, emotional and social challenges for new parents. This evening education event offers a cross-disciplinary approach to assist GPs in managing a range of issues that may present in general practice.
Presenters and Program
- Dr Philip Rowlands (Obstetrician) and Sue Kay (Midwife)
- Exploring possible impacts on the early transition to parenthood - antenatal anxiety, assisted pregnancies and early expectations of parenthood
- Dr Ian Everitt (Paediatrician)
- The early postnatal transition (0-6wks) - infant reflux, parental anxiety, normalising expectations, management of settling issues in the early days
- Miriam Krouzecky (Clinical Nurse Manager)
- 6 weeks to 12m – sleep patterns and issues in the first year, maternal mood; comparing responsive vs behavioural settling techniques; what about emotional attachment
Panel discussion: Collaborative opportunities when caring for parents and babies under 12m
Case study
Questions from the floor
Tour of Early Parenting Centre in small groups for those interested
Finger food and beverages provided
| When |
Wednesday 21 Nov 2018 06:30 PM |
| Where |
Glengarry Private Hospital
53 Arnisdale Road
Duncraig
WA
6023 |
| RSVP |
Friday 16 Nov 2018 |