Baby Makes 3 Slide 2 Baby Makes 3 Well worth it. It helped us
talk about topics we were making assumptions about. Slide 3 Baby
Makes 3 I think after I realised [what its like for new mums] we
got an understanding that shes not alone in this, were in it
together. I think that was the biggest thing for me. - Dad #3 Slide
4 Baby Makes 3 We really found the program to be beneficial and it
has helped open conversations and helped us start to rebuild our
relationship - Mum, feedback form 55 Slide 5 Baby Makes 3 Ive
placed less expectations on myself. I dont feel that pressure any
more that was part of what I think brought on the postnatal
depression. - Mum #2 Slide 6 Baby Makes 3 Sometimes you would leave
and youd almost feel like a bit of weight had been lifted off. -
Mum #1 Slide 7 Baby Makes 3 Its changed my way of thinking so I
hope as a result of that its contributed to my change of action. I
think I was hands-on to start with, but now I have an understanding
of why its important to be hands-on and important to have a
balanced and well-rounded household. - Dad #5 Slide 8 Baby Makes 3
I kept telling the guys at work, guys, you should be doing this
course, and they said why? I said just flipping do it because it
will open your eyes. - Dad #7 Slide 9 Baby Makes 3 3-year pilot
project Funded by VicHealth Partnership between: Whitehorse
Community Health Service Whitehorse City Council, MCH Service Slide
10 Baby Makes 3 AIM: To promote equal and respectful relationships
between men and women during the transition to parenthood. Slide 11
Baby Makes 3 Group Program 3-week program for first-time parents
Sessions held in evening Male and female facilitators Groupwork
approach Structured discussions societal expectations, gender
roles, healthy relationships, conflict, communication Slide 12
Primary Prevention Addresses the key determinants of violence
against women: Power imbalances between men and women Adherence to
rigid gender stereotypes Slide 13 Promising Practice Evaluation
showed: Greater awareness and communication about gender roles,
gender equality, societal expectations Shifts in attitudes Some
changes in behaviour, leading to greater equality Slide 14 And
parents loved it! Of 90 couples evaluated 90% continued on sessions
2 & 3 96% agreed or strongly agreed that it was enjoyable,
relevant and helpful. Slide 15 Vision: part of all MCH services
Ideally situated as a complement to the First-Time Parent Group
Program run by Maternal and Child Health Slide 16 Implementation
Facilitator Training Program Training DVD & Handbook
Implementation Guide Capacity Building Workshops Slide 17 Baby
Makes 3
