Newborn behavioural observations (NBO) Training 2013

Key Topics

• What is Newborn behavioural observations (NBO)
• Newborn and infant behaviour: Significance of the first months of life
• Using the NBO to build relationships (Video of Reynard and his mother)
• NBO step by step - Administration - NBO with doll (Participants please bring own doll for practical sessions)
• NBO recording form - Parent questionnaire
• Observing the baby. Behavioural profile and AMOR
• Using NBO with families
• Introducing NBO to parents
• Presentation of NBO session with baby and family
• Providing anticipatory guide
• Implementing the NBO in practice
• Understanding the high-risk infant (Video of home visit)

Who should Attend

Midwives, practitioners working with parents and their babies aged from birth to three months old, doctors, health visitors, therapists, psychologists and others.