Definition
Programs that provide educational and supportive services for new parents or those expecting a child, to prepare them on an emotional and practical level for the impact the newborn will have on their lives and relationships. Initial focus areas include healthy eating for the mother, danger signs in pregnancy, sibling preparation and being ready for labor and delivery, followed by practical information on basic infant care, newborn behaviors, baby supplies, bathing techniques, diapering, breastfeeding and other feeding options, as well as infant and childhood illnesses. Later topics may include walking, talking, toilet training and other aspects of child development, all to help ensure that infants and toddlers are nurtured, live in a safe environment and receive proper health care. Included are programs open to all as well those targeting special populations such as low income individuals or teenagers.
URL Name
PH-6100-1800
Third Level Code
PH-6100
Taxonomy Code
PH-6100.1800
Parent Code
PH-6100
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PH
Fourth Level Code
PH-6100-1800
Use References
Assistance for Expecting Parents, Assistance for First Time Pregnant Women, Baby Care Basics, Bathing Techniques Training for Parents, First Time Parenting Classes, New Parent Assistance, Parenting Assistance for Expectant/New Parents, Potty Training Education for Parents, Potty Training Support for Parents, Toilet Training Education for Parents, Toilet Training Support for Parents, Expecting/New Parent Assistance
Used
Yes
Publication Status
Draft