I went for my child's 12 month check up with our local Child Health Nurse and I was appalled. No matter what part of parenting that came up, I was made to feel like I was doing it all wrong and that I was a lazy parent! I came in concerned that my child was crying a lot in their sleep, and I was worried they were in pain. I recall the CHN told me my child is crying because they don’t want to co sleep any more and I should put them in their own room.
I recall they told me multiple times I need to cut down the amount of times I breastfeed my child, that I am too affectionate with them, my fault that I didn’t know my child was teething (it was only their second tooth - how am I supposed to be an expert as a first time parent), basically that I was lazy by keeping my child in the bed with me at night.
I recall they even went so far as to seemingly tease me for the ring tone my phone had (which is a standard ringtone)! They gave me no help or insight into why my child has night terrors. I felt that no support or kindness was show what so ever. Based on my experience, I will never use this service again.
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About: Mt Hawthorn Child Health Clinic Mt Hawthorn Child Health Clinic Mt Hawthorn 6016
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