Programme Summary
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This 12-session programme was developed with Born In Bradford for pregnant women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 25 with the aim of reducing childhood obesity. There are six sessions antenatally and six sessions postnatally, ideally attended by both parents.
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Programme Content
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The programme focuses on the following areas:
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Parents confidence and wellbeing
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Parenting practices, parenting skills and parenting styles
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Maternal diet – pregnancy and post pregnancy
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Infant diet
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Maternal physical activity
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Infant physical activity and sedentary behaviour
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Outcomes For Parents & Children
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Infants with a healthy weight
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Confident and informed parents
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Healthy family diet
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Mothers feeling confident about how, what and how much to feed their infants – and doing it!
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Infants receiving a healthy diet
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Mothers being active and providing opportunities for physical activity for their children
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Resources For Parents
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Parents are provided with handouts for each session.
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Impact & Evidence
Click link for evidence to support the effectiveness of the Healthy and Active Parenting Programme in the Early Years.