Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 1.6: Understand the needs of the mother and baby during pre-conception, pregnancy and the first year of life
Learning outcome: Understand postnatal care
Assessment criteria: Describe concerns parents may have following the birth of a baby
Some of the concerns parents may have following the birth of a baby include:
- Postnatal bleeding – Parents may be concerned about postnatal bleeding, which is normal and usually subsides within a few days or weeks.
- Emotional bonding with the child – It is common for parents to feel a strong emotional bond with their child, and they may worry about not being able to form a bond.
- How to perform baby care tasks correctly – Many parents worry about performing baby care tasks correctly, such as breast or bottle feeding, bathing, etc.
- Postnatal mental health – Some parents may experience postnatal mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety.
- Sleep patterns – Parents may be concerned about their baby’s sleep patterns
- Sexual intercourse – Parents may be concerned about when they can resume sexual intercourse after the birth of their baby.