NORMAL CHANGES Flashcards
the mother believes that she should not wear a necklace or wrap a towel around her neck, what psychological changes of pregnancy is this?
cultural influences
the mother believes that pregnancy is shared with a supportive husband and family. what psychological changes of pregnancy is this?
social influences (today)
during the mother’s pregnancy, she goes to checkups on her own, separated with her family, and has 9-month illness. what psychological changes of pregnancy is this?
social influences (before)
if the mother feels loved and her birth is seen as a pleasant outcome of their family, she is more likely to have positive attitude toward pregnancy. what psychological changes of pregnancy is this?
family influences
the ability to cope with or adapt to stress plays a major role in conflict resolution she feels at becoming a mother. what psychological changes of pregnancy is this?
individual differences
the mother and her husband both spend time recovering from the surprise of learning they are pregnant and concentrate on what it feels like to be pregnant. a common reaction is ambivalence. what psychological task of pregnancy is this?
1st trimester task : accepting the pregnancy
the mother and her husband move through emotions such as narcissism and introversion as they concentrate on what it feels like to be a parent. role playing and increased dreaming are common. what psychological tasks of pregnancy is this?
2nd trimester task : accepting the fetus
the mother and her husband prepare clothing and sleeping arrangements for the baby but also grow impatient as they ready themselves for birth. what psychological tasks of pregnancy is this?
3rd trimester task : preparing for the baby and end of pregnancy
this refers to the feeling of wanting and not wanting the pregnancy of the couple
ambivalence of the couple
what does it mean to have an early visit to safeguard fetal health?
discontinue all unprescribed meds
quickening serves as what during the 2nd trimester task?
proof of child’s existence
what is the mother doing during the 2nd trimester task when she imagines herself being a mother, and teaching her child the alphabet,
anticipatory role playing
this is what the couple do at 3rd trimester task when they plan the infant’s sleeping arrangements, choosing a name, “ensuring safe passage” by learning about birth.
nest-building activities
this is the referral to a nutritionist, a primary healthcare provider, or social services that is often necessary to help solve multifaceted problems during 3rd trimester.
interprofessional approach
this sign of pregnancy could easily indicate other conditions when taken as single entities. it is experienced by the mom, but cannot be documented by an examiner
presumptive (subjective) symptoms
