Chapter 13 - Transition to Parenthood Flashcards
Rubin’s Maternal Phases
1 taking in
2 taking hold
3 letting go
Taking in Phase
period of dependent behavior
- first 24-48 hr
- focused on self comfort + phys changes + healing
- relives birth experiences
- dependent on others
- decr ability to make decisions
Taking Hold Phase
fr dependent to independent
- can last weeks
- focus fr self to infant cues + needs
- incr decision making
- begins to like new role
- eager to learn
- maybe feelings of inadequacy, requires reassurance
- maybe bb blues
Letting Go Phase
fr independence to new role of motherhood
- letting go of old behaviors pre bb
- giving up fantasy of what could have been
- reconnecting w partner
- bb becomes separate entity fr her
Bonding
emotions that start during pregnancy or shortly after birth bw parent + infant
-unidirectional from parent to infant
Attachment
emo connection that forms bw infant + their parent
-BI-directional : fr infant to parent; fr parent to infant
Bonding behaviors
- en face
- calls by name
- cuddles
- talk/sing to bb
- kiss bb
- breastfeed
- hold bb close when bottle feed
Attachment behaviors
- parents respond to cry
- infant responds to comfort measures by parents
- parents stim + entertain infant while awake
- parens becomes cue sensitive
nursing action for taking in phase
immediate learning needs is provided in short sessions
nursing action for taking hold phase
praise woman for learning
provide reassurance
Initial Stage of Maternal Touch
woman touches her bb tentatively w fingertips
Second Stage of Maternal Touch
uses hand to stroke her infants head or body
FINAL Stage of Maternal Touch
woman holds infant in arms + brings them close to her body
progression thru the stages of maternal touch
occurs over few hours when mom has early + continuous contact
Mercer’s Becoming a Mother
1 commitmnt, attchmt, + preprtn during pregnancy
2 acquaintance + icnr atttachmt to bb
3 moving toward new norm first 4 mos
4 achievement of maternal ID after 4 mos
