Description
The changes, such as the psychological aspects, affecting the parents after childbirth.
Alternative labels
psychological aspects of parenthood
parenthood preparation
changes affecting parents after childbirth
parenthood preparations
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Preparation for parenthood is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Midwife: Midwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, conduct births and provide care for the new-born. They advise on health, preventive measures, preparation for parenthood, detection of complications in mother and child, accessing of medical care, promoting normal birth and carrying out emergency measures.
Optional knowledge
Preparation for parenthood is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Maternity support worker: Maternity support workers work together in a team with midwives and health professionals within the occupational fields of nursing and midwifery. They assist midwives and women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, assist births and assist in providing care for the new-born.
References
- Preparation for parenthood – ESCO
