Ch. 20 Transition to parenthood

Question 1

Describe the concept of attachment mutuality

Answer 1

Infants behaviors and characteristics elicit a corresponding set of maternal behaviors and characteristics

Question 2

Describe en face position

Answer 2

Parents face and the infants face are approximately 8in apart and on the same plane

Question 3

Describe biorhythmicity

Answer 3

Fetus is in tune with the mothers natural rhythms, such as a heartbeat.
Mothers heartbeat can sooth a crying infant

Question 4

Describe the dependent-taking in phase of adjustment

Answer 4

First 24hrs, focused on meeting basic needs, desire to review birth experience

Question 5

Describe the independent taking-hold phase

Answer 5

2-3rd day last 10days-wks, desire to take charge, eagerness to learn

Question 6

Describe the independent letting go phase

Answer 6

forward focus of family as a unit, resumption of intimacy, accepts real baby and relinquishes fantasies

Question 7

What are some common parenthood concerns visually impaired mothers have

Answer 7

1. infant safety
2. Transportation
3. Missing out visually
4. need extra time for parenting activities