Changes/Challenges
What common physical issue causes tiredness and a weak body a few weeks after giving birth?
Fatigue
What service helps families with money or childcare payments?
Centrelink
What is a hazard?
Hazards are something that could potentially cause harm or injury
What does SIDS stand for?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Name one stereotypical role women used to have for parenting at home?
Women would stay home and take care of the children.
What serious mental health condition involves long-lasting sadness, hopelessness and being uninterested in everything after childbirth?
Postnatal depression
Name one health-related formal support service.
GP/hospital/child health care nurse
Name 3 hazards in the kitchen
Sharp objects (knives, scissors, etc)
Hot surfaces (stove, oven, etc)
Outlets
Chemicals (dishwashing liquid, cleaning supplies)
Cupboard draws (might jam fingers)
When is Red Nose Day?
8th August
What are two new norms for fathers that align for their care for their family?
1-Men are staying home more.
2-Men cooking dinner and cleaning the house for the family.
What type of change is it when a woman finds a new purpose in life after giving birth?
Spiritual
Who can help if a child is struggling emotionally but doesn’t want to talk to family?
Therapist/social worker/psychologist/School counsellor
Why would heavy blankets and/or pillows harm an infant?
Heavy blankets or pillows could cover the baby's face and potentially cause them to suffocate
What is one initiative or program offered for Red Nose Day?
Fundraising events, wear a red nose, or a safe sleep program
“Bring home the bacon” , what does this phrase mean?
The men bring home the family income and provide for the family.
What challenge does a mother go through after giving birth if she doesn’t have friends who have kids?
Social change - Loneliness or isolation
Jess tells her mum she's being bullied. Is this formal or informal support?
Informal
Name two furniture items that should be secured to the walls.
Drawers
Shelves
Cabinets
Bookshelf
How much has SIDS been reduced in Australia since the first campaign?
85%
List two impacts that stereotypical gender roles have on a parent/parenting roles.
Creates expectations that may not reflect individual strengths or preferences.
Unequal parenting roles which also impacts others around them, especially children.
What specific emotional challenge makes a mother constantly feel like she’s not doing enough for her baby, even when she is?
Mum guilt
A childcare worker is part of a formal support network.
True
Why is it never safe to leave the baby unattended even for a short amount of time? Give three examples and explain each one of them.
- Accidents and Injuries
- May pick up something that can suffocate or choke it
- If the baby is on the bed, it may move around and fall off
- Emotional distress- the baby may feel scared
How much money has been put towards SIDS research?
$18 million
How have parental gender roles have changed over time.
Gender roles have become more flexible and equal among genders, allowing for parental roles to become shared and based on individuals strengths or preferences.