Truth & Myths

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Dispelling myths about childcare is the most import thing we can offer.

We do this often by discussions - open discussion on how they were raised and also what they have heard from others.

Dispelling these myths can bring peace of mind and help parents feel confident

Common Myths

Baby's must feed every two hours

Dealing with a baby that is screaming for its bottle is not a pleasant situation. Dispelling such myths, offering a more uptodate approach to feeding will offer parents the confidence they need to make well informed decisions based on accurate knowledge.

Baby's need peace and quiet to sleep

Evidence shows baby's sleep better with active calm noise around them, washing machines, hoovers etc

When two parents are on the same class - a great game is to draw on a card the words Truth and Myth then as you read out common myths and truths each one hold up their answer! then ask each one where their beliefs comes from. This not only promotes bonding in a relationship, it also sets out areas where many new parents struggle with - developing a common ground in their parenting skills

Mental Health

Many think that perinatal mental health is 'just a mother being tired' or a 'fathers frustration'

Discussing mental health in a classroom really helps each one understand each others perspective - helping them to develop self help skills in understanding not only their own feelings but that of their partner.

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How would you help support couples in teaching the Truths and Myths in childcare and pregnancy.

How would you deal with a couple who totally disagreed with each other over the sleeping arrangement of a newborn?

Supporting mental health is a primary lesson - helping to develop self advocacy and communication skills - Describe an activity that would help develop a class on perinatal mental health

What would be your hoped for outcome from a truths and myths discussion?

Helping parent to be a team when raising a baby, starts from the beginning, during pregnancy.

Speaking to parents about how they would like to raise their baby at the beginning helps provide a good foundation for the future.

Dispelling myths is one way for a good discussion on each ones, beliefs and a change for you as a Maternity professional to set matters straight on any topics where there is conflict.

What myths have you heard in your country that often come up in conversation? How would you deal with this misinformation?