Not exact matches
Unassisted childbirth isn't for everyone but every mom and family should know their options,
understand childbirth and choose their place of birth — whether
home, birth center or hospital — and their
provider — whether MD, midwife or dad — with great
care and with eyes wide open.
«It's important, as a potential mother, to make sure that your
care provider understands what your thoughts are, what your position is, and that you in turn
understand what to expect from either a hospital delivery or a
home delivery,» she told Reuters Health.
If you choose to have a
home birth, it's important to be flexible and
understand that if complications arise, you might have to transfer your
care to another
provider or give birth in a hospital.
The current movement from the FCMH toward the medical neighborhood, which encompasses the FCMH combined with other clinical health services and community and social service organizations at the state and local public health levels, may also serve as a facilitator.35 Because families are more likely to use health services when they reflect the families» perceived needs, communication between
home visitors and FCMH clinicians regarding specific needs is likely to result in more preventive
care use and better retention in HV programs.36 Integration may also allow
home visitors and medical
home providers to better
understand patients» and families» needs and preferences, and more directly address their concerns.
Continuity of
care is inclusive of what happens to a child at
home and when he or she is under the
care of another adult as well as the ability of the
provider to
understand, respect and build upon cultural and linguistic practices of the
home (Chang, 1993).
Training on topics such as infant - toddler development,
understanding and addressing the impact of trauma on child development, recognizing developmental delays, promoting stability, and supporting and engaging families of infants and toddlers should be required for all child welfare staff, court personnel, mental health
providers, pediatricians, IDEA Part C
providers, foster parents,
home visiting
providers, early
care and education
providers, and any other stakeholders working with maltreated infants and toddlers.
Understanding the connections between
home and child
care: The nature and circumstances of parent -
provider relationships in infant and toddler classrooms.