Physical -
prenatal
considerations
for parent and
child health
Nota:
Biological
* optimise health during pregnancy and conception
* healthy diet, be aware of special needs
* No alcohol, drugs, smoking, excessive caffeine
* attend regular appointments/checkups
* attend prenatal classes
Social
* similar to biological
Caring
* healthy diet, regular exercise
* practice safe lifting skills and injections
* install rails and ramps
Social changes
parents and carers
may have to make
Nota:
Biological
* bond with others form prenatal classes
* investigate child friendly activities in area
* organise baby-free time for you ans your partner
* Arrange child-care if necessary
Social
* Liaise with other families - sport, rec, etc
* investigate support groups, e.g.foster carers
* arrange child-free time, important in step families
caring
* enlist support from friends and family
* identify support groups - Disability NSW
* investigate respite care - down time needed
* let your friends know your situation
Emotional
preparations for the
new relationships
Nota:
biological
* discuss your moods
* recognise your partner may be getting jealous of the attention the mother gets
* investigate relaxation techniques
social
* discuss fears with partner and try to work out strategies
* recognise with formal or informal support is needed
caring
* go to support groups for help
* get in touch with other carers
* understand the emotions the dependent may have when more permanent care is needed
economic
Nota:
biological
* prepare a budget and try to stick to it
* adjust mortgage payments whilst off work
* investigate all form of maternity and paternity leave
social
* similar to biological
caring
* plan budget and stick to it
* adjust mortgage payments
* investigate leave provisions at work
* investigate carers payment from Centrelink
* ask support groups for strategies
Factors influencing
resource management in
the caring relationships
Dependent
affected by the
caring relationships
Age
Skills
Capabilities
Special needs
Resources
Time
Energy
Finances
Housing
Access to
services
HomeCare assistance
Health
Education
Recreation
Parenting and
Caring
Relationships
Roles in parenting
and caring
Individuals and groups
who adopt roles
Biological and
Social parents
Grandparents
Relatives
including
siblings
Teachers
Paid Carers
Significant
other (doctors,
social workers,
friends)
Factors influencing
parenting and caring
relationships
Age
Gender
Education
Media
Socioeconomic status
Nature or relationship
Style of parenting
Authoritarian
Democratic
Negligent
Permissive/indulgent
Special Needs
Illness
Disability
Culture and Religion
Previous experience/upbringing
Multiple role
expectations as a
result of
commitments to
Family
Work
Sport/leisure
Other
Reights and
Responsibilities
in Parenting and
Caring