Puericultura: estrategias de prevención en el recién nacido y lactante

Abstract

Puericulture focuses on ensuring the comprehensive development of children in their early years through scientific knowledge and practices. It goes beyond continuous care and includes techniques to safeguard health and promote proper growth. It is considered a preventive branch of pediatrics and is fundamental to ensure proper care during early childhood. Implementing preventive strategies for infant care is crucial, including providing adequate family planning, ensuring an adequate parenting environment, and promoting exclusive breastfeeding. Additionally, teaching healthy eating techniques, including the progressive implementation of nutritious foods, is essential, as it can reduce infant morbidity and mortality and promote healthy growth. In conclusion, childcare plays a fundamental role in children’s physical and emotional care, focusing on guaranteeing their integral well-being from birth to adolescence. It is not limited only to medical care and supervision of physical development, but also encompasses emotional and psychological aspects. By providing guidance to parents on healthy child-rearing practices, childcare promotes strong emotional relationships between parents and children, contributing to the social and the emotional development of children.