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The Early Parenting Unit (EPU) provided by Kooweerup Regional Health Service provides a Day Stay Program which can assist parents of babies aged between birth and twelve months to adjust to some of the common challenges of being a parent.
This is a free Public Hospital Facility that can help parents with the following:
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Developing parenting skills and increasing confidence.
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Reducing stress and anxiety.
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Enhancing parental enjoyment.
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Developing sensitivity to a baby's cues/signals.
This program addresses the needs of each family by providing information and support regarding a range of parenting issues including: normal childhood development, techniques to soothe and settle infants and assistance with feeding either by breast or bottle.
The Early Parenting Unit is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of:
The Early Parenting Unit also provides observation and screening for any underlying difficulties and can refer parents to appropriate services as required. |
