Possums By Dr Pam

Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC or the Possums programs) is a paradigm shift in evidence-based early life care and is already contributing to change in the care of parents with infants internationally. NDC aims to protect the rapidly developing infant brain, gut, immune and stress response settings during the first critical months of life, and supports parents’ psychological resilience during this challenging though rewarding time. NDC applies the lenses of evolutionary biology, complexity science and holistic (or generalist) clinical practice in the interpretation of the latest scientific evidence. The NDC framework is laid out in about 30 peer-reviewed research publications and evaluations. The NDC Institute translates this research to provide world-class online education and resources for health professionals, providers and educators in the domains of - Clinical breastfeeding support and lactation science - Infant cry-fuss problems - Sleep - Infant sensory motor needs and development - Perinatal and infant mental health. Unlike other approaches to early life care, NDC uniquely acknowledges the interrelatedness of these domains, with clinical breastfeeding support and parent emotional well-being at the program's foundation, offering genuinely holistic care. The Possums Sleep Program has been transforming parents’ lives since Dr Pamela Douglas first began delivering it in the clinic in 2011. There are now 4 research studies showing its benefits, including an evaluation of its adaptation in collaboration with Professor Helen Ball for the UK, called Sleep, Baby & You. The PSP continues to pioneer a new and evidence-based approach to parent and infant sleep. Possums by Dr Pam is a labour of love and a proud Australian general practice initiative.