Psychological Changes Of Postpartsl Period (Phases) Flashcards
3 psychological changes of the pospartal period
Taking-in phase
Taking-hold phase
Letting-go phase
1st 2 to 3 days
Taking-in phase
3rd to the 10th day
Taking hold phase
10 days to 6 weeks
Letting go phase
Woman redefines her new role and motherhood
Letting go phase
Passive and dependent
Taking in phase
Touches and explores her baby
Taking in phase
Gives up her fantasized image of her child and accepts her child as a unique person
Letting go phase
Wants to talk about her pregnancy, birth, labor
Taking in phase
Give guidance and demonstrations on how to care for her child
Taking-hold phase
Makes her own decisions but still feels insecure about it
Taking-hold phase
Preoccupied with her own needs
Taking-in phase