Caring for your Newborn ICEA

Chapter 10: Your New Family

Supporting Parents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Blues & Mood Disorders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support for Mood Disorders and Depression: There is help for mood disorders and postpartum depression. If you feel that you are suffering from a mood disorder or depression speak to your obstetrician or midwife and seek out a counselor. A great resource for parents suffering from depression or anxiety is:

• Postpartum Support International: http://www.postpartum.net/

Safe Childcare: It is very important that your childcare provider be educated and trained in infant care. To learn about finding and screening a childcare provider visit:

• US Department of Health and Human Services: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb/parents/index.htm
• Child Care Aware: http://www.childcareaware.org/en/child_care_101/choosing_child_care.php

Safe Babysitters: Babysitting takes maturity and education. This is a website that helps people become safe babysitters (great for older siblings):

• Safe Sitter: www.safesitter.org/

Let the Small Stuff Go

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Siblings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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