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Prenatal Period - Answer *Pregnant woman, period of time leading up to delivery*
*Stressful time: *
-identify additional factors contributing to stress
*Information: *
-infant care after delivery
-Sibling issues
-Postpartum—depression
_________
*Approach of HCP*
Parents: Open-minded approach, no preconceptions
Nonjudgmental
Emotional support to both parents
Infancy - Answer Infant = IP (identified patient), but must develop rapport w/ parents who chose you
-Never comment/critique parenting skills
-Have to make adjustments
-Can't assume mother is mature
EX: 16 year old mother
-Levels of parental anxiety
-Know how to calm parental fears
-Need to gain involvement of parents
-Mostly patient education
EX: "Is this normal?" Or "You should expect this"
-Cover a lot every time you see them to cut down on mass phone calls
,*Safety Issues*
-Feeding
-Home environment
_________
*Approach of HCP*
Parents: Positive feedback on parents' care for kid
No nagging/lecturing
Take small problems seriously
Toddler - Answer Start to acquire *language skills*
-Many questions/anxiety from parents
Kids more independent & realize there are others besides them
Everything = "no"
Giving immunizations can be a challenge
Safety issues
-Home environment issues expand: Kids more mobile
Toilet training
-Patient education = very important
Understand *400 words* but cant reason/have no logic
Talk to patient in simple words
_________
*Approach of HCP*
Parents: Nonjudgmental approach + continue positive reinforcement
Patient: Encourage warmly, matter-of-factly
No analogies
Simple, accurate explanations
Toddler Vocab - Answer *Understand 400 words* but cant reason/have no logic
, Preschool-aged Children - Answer Less contact w/ HCP
-May only see kid when sick
Prevention
-Diet: eating habits form
Big issue = concern for child's sexuality questions
5 year old vocab = 2000-2500 words
Need to start talking to kid + making eye contact b/c can understand simple things
-Age when patient can start to participate in exam & assessment
EX: ask questions directly to kid
Children develop fear of pain
_________
*Approach of HCP*
*Parents*
Guidance & encouragement
*Patient*
Encourage kid to express fear
No false promises
Explain procedures before doing
Primary Caregiver - Answer For infant, the person/people who always bring kid to appointment
-People you need to educate & ensure that are following through with proper care
EX: grandparents, aunt, mother, etc.
Preschool Vocab - Answer 2000-2500 words
Age when patient can start to participate in examination & assessment
Later Childhood - Answer _________
*Approach of HCP*
Continue guidance & support