Sentences with phrase «postnatal support programme»

Each of the five ABS areas will deliver science - and evidence - based preventative programmes that comprise ante and postnatal support programmes targeting one or more of the following: (1) social and emotional development — by addressing perinatal mental health problems, substance dependency and domestic violence as well as encouraging parenting practices that promote attachment; (2) language development by encouraging parents to talk, read and sing to, and particularly to praise — their babies and toddlers, and by ensuring local childcare services emphasise language development; and (3) nutrition and obesity by encouraging breast feeding and promoting good nutritional practices.

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Women randomised to group 3 were placed in a two session postnatal lactation support programme.

Intervention A sustained and structured nurse home visiting antenatal and postnatal parenting education and support programme.