Parenthood

Parenthood

1. The Family

   • Nuclear
     • Two heterosexual parents and dependent child(ren)
   • one-parent
     • Single parent and dependent child
   • Same-sex
     • Two gay or lesbian parents and dependent child(ren)
   • Extended
     • Nuclear family plus additional relatives living together
   • Adoptive
     • Any form of family with one or more adopted children
   • Reconsituted
     • Two parents with dependent children from previous relationships and/ or their own children
   • Foster
     • Any form of family with one or more fostered children
   • Children in care
     • Special Needs
     • Parents unable to care for them
     • Parents in prison
     • Orphaned
     • Neglected or rejected
     • Abused
     • parents unwell

2. Planning for a family

   • Loving, caring family and nurturing environment
   • menopause (around 50)
   • As women get older quality of ova reduces, increased chance of birth defects

3. Preparing for the baby

   • clothes
     • Layette
   • Equipment
     • British Standards Kitemark

4. Provisions of a safe environment