Early Childhood Development-with MKB

Expecting parents must speak to their children and possibly name them while in their womb. Children begin to hear and see at about 7 months gestation age.

Did you know that malnutrition occurs even in unborn babies?....Please eat well as a pregnant woman and provide adequate food for a pregnant woman as a responsible husband

Did you know that the babe begins to see while in it's mothers womb at about 07 months?

The development of a child depends on the type of nutrition given by parents in the child's first 3yrs of life. That includes the childs personality, intellectual and physical development. Vaccinations and good health seeking behavior by parents are equally paramount in the childs protection against communicable diseases.

Taking care of a child means providing quality nutrition, protecting children from infections and injuries aswel as providing essential stimulation for mental development.

PREPARATION FOR CHILD BIRTH
In normal sence, childbirth must be planned and be prepared for. However it oftenly occurs without a plan in many circumstances.The most important thing is to decide what happens next immediately after conception. In whichever circumstance, the two expecting parents must begin to care for the unborn baby immediately after conception.
The father to this unborn child must not utter negative words towards the pregnancy as the baby begins hearing sounds and voices before birth.detail will follow when discussing about communicationg with the baby. The father must support the pregnant mother in all aspects to prevent depression and general ill health.The father must begin to bond with the child from conception.The mother must protect herself from all illnesses such as malaria and be provided with adequate nutrition as the unborn child feeds through the mother.it is also important to note that stunting begines in the uterus. A malnourished mother will give birth to a malnourished baby.
At this level, would be parents must be able to nurture the pregnancy in order to bring forth a healthy,happy and well developed baby.
To be continued.......

Thank you for reading.

WELCOM TO ECD PLATFORM
The future of the nation lies in the development of children. Healthy and well developed children are productive and positive in their contribution to the nation.
This platform serves to educate individuals and families on the the four pillars of early childhood development.

1.Feed the child
2.Play and communicate with the child
3.Prevent childhood illnessess and injury
4.Recognize and respond to illness, injury and abuse

The four pillars listed above will be discussed in details covering every stage of a child's developmental.

Inquiries and questions pertaining to ECD are welcom.

By mukubawilliam-Bsph,RMHN,ECD-Trainer.

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