Family guidance for prenatal stimulation in the “Growing with Our Children” program
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https://doi.org/10.62451/rep.v4i3.174Keywords:
Family guidance, prenatal stimulation, early childhood developmentAbstract
Human development begins during gestation, a critical stage in which the neurological, emotional, and social foundations of the individual are established. In this context, prenatal stimulation and family guidance are fundamental strategies for promoting holistic development from the earliest stages of life. This study focuses on assessing family guidance for prenatal stimulation within the framework of the Growing with Our Children (CNH) program in Ecuador. A descriptive-propositive qualitative approach was used, employing semi-structured interviews and direct observation of pregnant mothers participating in the program. The results reveal a limited level of knowledge about prenatal stimulation and low participation from the family environment. It is concluded that it is necessary to strengthen family guidance through structured strategies that promote participation and contribute to early childhood development from gestation onward.
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