Early Childhood Parenting Programme
At AKUH, we understand the critical role parents play in shaping their child's future, particularly during the formative early years. As one of the few initiatives in Pakistan providing early childhood parenting education and caregiving support within a hospital setting, our programme is designed to equip parents with the resources, knowledge, and skills necessary to foster their child's holistic growth and robust development.
Concerns We Address
We help parents navigate key aspects of their early parenting journey:
- Talking to your baby in the womb: Learn how to bond with your baby before birth.
- Antenatal early childhood education: Prepare for your role as a parent during pregnancy.
- Newborn responsive caregiving skills: Understand and respond to your baby's needs.
- Parenting education: Training for effective caregiving of children aged 0–8 years.
- Father inclusion: Dedicated sessions to encourage active involvement of fathers in childcare.
- Home care: Expert advice on creating a nurturing home environment for infants and toddlers.
- School readiness support: Guidance to prepare children for a smooth transition to school.
- Emotional support: Counselling to help parents manage the emotional demands of caregiving.
Our Services
We provide a variety of tailored services to meet the needs of expectant parents, new parents, and caregivers of young children (ages 0–8):
- Antenatal parenting education
- Outpatient consultation clinics: Personalised consultations for parents-to-be.
- Postnatal and early childhood development (ECD) parenting education
- Inpatient newborn education: Hands-on guidance for new parents in the hospital setting.
- Tele-parenting sessions: Interactive online sessions via Zoom for accessible support.
- Parenting counselling for early childhood development (ages 0–8)
- Outpatient consulting clinics: Individualised counselling to address parenting challenges.
- Tele-parenting sessions: Convenient virtual sessions to support parents.
Our Expert Team
Our services are delivered by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including:
- Early childhood development experts: Internationally certified and credentialed specialists who offer guidance on early childhood development.
- Nurses: Provide compassionate care, support, and education to parents.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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By providing evidence-based interventions and a supportive environment, AKUH's Early Childhood Parenting Programme empowers parents to create a nurturing foundation for their children's lifelong success.
