Keywords

Nursing, obstetrics, parenthood, education, family, newborn

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Mentor

Hannah Gorden

Abstract

The transition to parenthood is an exciting and life changing moment for any family, especially first-time parents. This moment may be full of excitement, joy, and overwhelming emotions but may also include significant challenges. Parents may struggle with emotions as they learn how to adapt to this shift in family roles, and can be overwhelmed with the amount of new information they need to know in order to take care of their newborn. This paper will examine how the transition to parenthood is physically and emotionally challenging, as well as the educational needs regarding newborn growth and development, infant safety, medical needs, and parental health. This paper will also explore barriers that may challenge parents from getting the support and education they need to care for their newborn, along with a description of my intervention to tackle these educational needs.

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Parenting a Newborn Tips and Resources.pdf (1277 kB)
Parenting a Newborn: Tips and Resources

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