Describe concerns parents may have following the birth of a baby

Qualification: 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: 3.Understand postnatal care
Assessment criteria: 3.2 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
  • Emotional bonding with child
  • How to perform baby care tasks correctly (e.g. breast/bottle feeding, bathing etc.)
  • Postnatal mental health
  • Sleep patterns
  • Sexual intercourse