The Center for Women and Infant's Health at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is a Brazelton Touchpoints Recognized Program. For you as new parents this means the staff will collaborate with you and empower you to have the ability to maintain your child's health and the health of your family. By using the Touchpoints values, principles and practices as guidance each caregiver will work with you to provide the care and support your baby needs to be healthy and ready to learn. Touchpoints are predictable periods in a child's development that can disrupt family relations. These are times of disorganization that we value as opportunities to support family strengths and optimize children's development Did you know you are an expert on your baby’s behavior even before birth? Think about what you know about your baby before he/she is born. What is his/her activity level? How does he/she respond to noise or touch? Our staff has received special training in child development and is here to help you recognize your baby’s individual strengths and cues. From the moment you arrive at The Center for Women and Infants' Health you are in contact with Touchpoints trained caregivers. Investment in and commitment to the Touchpoints model gives our staff the opportunity to build relationships and influence your bond between you and your baby.
For more information on Brazelton Touchpoints visit www.touchpoints.org
Thanks to T. Berry Brazelton, MD for his work with over 25,000 children and parents. Dr. Brazelton is also the author of over 40 books on pediatrics and child development.
- Becky Law, RN
Childbirth Educator
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