Nurturing Love: A Comprehensive Guide to Strengthening Bonds for New Parents at Mount Alvernia Hospital

Welcome to Mount Alvernia Hospital's Mother Child Centre - where nurturing maternal and pediatric care meets unparalleled education and support services. Our TNAP: Nurturing Bonds program is designed specifically for new parents embarking on the life-changing journey of parenthood.

Our articles delve into various aspects of bonding with your newborn, emphasizing the significance of forging a strong emotional connection between you and your baby during their early stages of development. We believe that by sharing our expertise through engaging activities tlored to strengthen this bond, you'll create memories that last a lifetime while fostering healthy development in your little one.

Read to Baby:

• Stimulating Language Skills: Start reading to your newborn with soft books filled with vivid illustrations and simple texts. The rhythmic tones of your voice as you narrate the story lay foundational groundwork for their literacy skills even at such an early age.

Explore the World Together:

• Cultivating Curiosity Discovery: Engage in adventures both indoors and outdoors to introduce your baby to new textures, sounds, sights, and experiences. Whether it's reading aloud about trees, birds, or clouds during a walk in the park or discovering botanical gardens together, shared moments of discovery strengthen emotional ties.

Preserving Precious Moments:

• Creating a Photo Diary: Document your baby's growth journey through a photo diary that captures milestones and everyday moments from birth to crawling stages. Sharing these memories later on can be an emotional experience that reinforces the bond between you.

Playful Games Rhymes:

• Engaging Through Fun Activities: Play peekaboo, a timeless game loved by infants for its laughter-evoking effects, while reciting nursery rhymes that stimulate auditory and visual senses. The repetition of these rhymes can soothe your baby and create cherished memories together.

Artistic Bonding:

• Creating Together: Engage in artistic activities like finger pnting with non-toxic pnts to make hand or footprint art as keepsakes. This tactile experience, combined with the sharing of , provides a unique opportunity for emotional bonding between parent and child.

Skin-to-Skin Contact Gentle Touch:

• Nurturing Physical Closeness: Practice kangaroo care by hugging your baby agnst your bare chest to regulate their body temperature and release oxytocin, known as the love hormone. This practice is especially comforting for premature infants.

Introducing Baby Massage:

• Enhancing Relaxation Well-being: Engage in gentle massage sessions using baby-frily oils to stimulate muscles and soothe your baby. This not only enhances physical well-being but also fosters a deeper emotional connection.

We at Mount Alvernia Hospital's Parentcraft Centre are dedicated to providing personalized guidance throughout your parenthood journey. Our team offers various services including postnatal visits, expert advice on newborn care, baby bathing techniques, and breastfeeding support in a warm and welcoming environment designed just for you.

Mount Alvernia Hospital's approach is holistic and individualized, recognizing that every parent-child bond is unique. Whether you prefer in-person consultations or the convenience of home visits, our Parentcraft Centre is here to empower you with confidence as you navigate parenthood.

As your baby grows from tiny infant into a sprouting toddler, we're here to celebrate each step together. Join us at Mount Alvernia Hospital's St Anne Mother Child Centre for comprehensive care and support services tlored specifically for expectant mothers and their precious little ones.

Discover the joy of confident parenting with our educational workshops on maternal health, pediatric care, and beyond. Let us be your partner in nurturing love, growth, and unforgettable moments.

is brought to you by Mount Alvernia Hospital - where exceptional care begins with understanding, compassion, and the commitment to fostering a lifetime bond between parents and their children.

For more information or to book services, please visit our website or contact us at:

Mount Alvernia Hospital

820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623

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Explore, connect, grow, and cherish every step of parenthood with Mount Alvernia Hospital - because love begins here.
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