The benefits of early postnatal exercise are well known and despite the demands of your newborn and often poor motivation, it is important to try and do some form of mild exercise. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be too strenuous or take up too much of your time. In this video, Early Postnatal Exercises, you'll learn about the benefits of early activity and will see demonstrations of some gentle exercises that can be done in those first few days and weeks.

Duration: 11 mins

Becoming a Dad recognises that while becoming a dad can be very exciting, it can also raise many issues and concerns, including how best to bond with your baby. This video will look at why being involved can be important for your baby’s future and aims to have an honest discussion with real first time dads. It will also give some general advice and ideas on how to bond with your baby during this very special time in your life.

Duration: 12 mins

Physiological jaundice occurs in over 60% of newborns and can easily be treated. This video Jaundice in Newborn Babies discusses exactly what jaundice is, what can cause it, how we diagnose it, and what the treatments are for this commonly seen condition.

Duration: 7 mins

Changing a Nappy, Bathing and Wrapping a Newborn Baby recognises the enormous challenge of becoming a parent for the first time. Even 'simple' tasks such as changing a disposable nappy, wrapping, or bathing a newborn can be no easy feat, especially in those early days! This video will take you through step-by-step, these much needed skills and make you more confident in your role as a new mum or dad.

Duration: 9 mins

Breastfeeding Basics recognises that breastfeeding doesn’t always come naturally and is often a learned skill. This video will highlight the health benefits of breastfeeding, aims to simplify position and attachment techniques, and will address some commonly asked questions. In no time at all and with the assistance of this video, breastfeeding will become second nature for both you and your baby.

Duration: 12 mins

It’s natural as a new parent to be worried or concerned about some aspects of your newborn’s physical appearance. This video, Normal Characteristics of Newborn Babies, looks at the most common of these characteristics and discusses what is normal for newborn babies so that you can be better informed, and more confident in your role as a new mum or dad.

Duration: 10 mins

Sleep and Settling in Newborn Babies recognises how distressing and upsetting a crying and unsettled baby can be for parents. This video explains the possible causes of crying and the signs to look out for in a tired baby. It will also work through a settling checklist, demonstrates some effective settling techniques, and discusses safe sleeping practices according to the SIDS & Kids guidelines.

Duration: 10 mins

Are you about to have a baby or just had a baby and looking for some easy-to-follow video guidance on what to expect from early parenthood? Or perhaps you are an educator, tired of outdated and lengthy maternity videos and interested in some new tools and resources for your parent education? If any of the above applies, then this set of seven maternity educational videos on common post-natal issues are for you.

Best seen antenatally and again immediately postnatally, each video is no longer than 12 minutes.

Titles include:

• Sleep & Settling in Newborn Babies
• Changing a Nappy, Bathing & Wrapping a Newborn Baby
• Breastfeeding Basics
• Normal Characteristics on Newborn Babies
• Early Post-Natal Exercises
• Becoming a Dad
• Jaundice in Newborn Babies

Written and presented by Dr Charlotte Middleton, a mother, medical educator, and integrative general practitioner with over 22 years clinical experience. These videos are used in antenatal classes and maternity hospitals across Australia and are now available to stream to any internet-connected device via a monthly or annual subscription.

The DVDs are a fantastic resource for Parent educators. They are only 10 minutes long, are very concise and up to date.

They highlight most of the key areas discussed in Parent education and encourage discussion within the groups.

I would certainly recommend these as a great series for your Parent education sessions and am sure your parents will find the information useful and practical.

Tracey
Parent Educator