Newborn behaviours: supporting parents to develop early attachments

Jeanette Appleton, Clare Hughes

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Abstract

• The addition of a behavioural approach to the newborn examination is recognised as being of significant benefit to the infant, mother, father and professionals.

• By highlighting behavioural cues, the health-care professional can show parents that their infant is someone who can communicate their needs and preferences.

• The more the parents see and learn about their infant, the more realistic and appropriate they will be in their care giving, interactions and expectations.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExamination of the Newborn: An evidence based guide
EditorsAnne Lomax
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Chapter9
Edition3
ISBN (Electronic)9781119645597
ISBN (Print)111964559X
Publication statusPublished - 08 Apr 2021

Keywords

  • newborn
  • attachment
  • fetal development

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