The providing of well-baby care within parent-infant groups. "Pediatricians are encouraged to explore the parent-infant group model in their practices".
A model has been described for the practice of pediatrics using parent-infant groups. In a one year experience, three parent-infant groups met at monthly intervals. A one-hour parent discussion was followed by examination of the infants within the group setting. Among the benefits observed were much more attention of well-baby care and infant development, and the surfacing and alleviation of parental concerns and anxieties.
D002140:California; D002662:Child Health Services; D006127:Group Structure; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010287:Parent-Child Relations