Psychology of pregnancy + New baby Flashcards

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Fear of birth is known as

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Tokophobia

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Primary tokophobia refers to

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General fear of pregnancy and birth, finds the idea revolting

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3
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Secondary tokophobia refers to

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Fear of birth due to a previous bad experience

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4
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What are the three psychological stages of pregnancy and new motherhood as described by Van Gannep?

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  1. Separation
  2. Limen
  3. Aggregation
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5
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This stage of pregnancy/new motherhood is where the person leaves the old ways of being, takes on a new role, is seen differentlyby society. In pregnancy she visualises herself as a mother, up till the birth

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Separation

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6
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In this stage of pregnancy, the woman is “betwixt the two of who she is, to who she is becoming”

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Limen

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7
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In this stage of pregnancy/new motherhood, the woman is recognised by society in her new role. Mother and child emerge together

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Aggregation

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8
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Pregnant women should help to be prepared during the _______ stage of pregnancy to help them adjust and prepare for motherhood

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Limen

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9
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List some areas of social support for pregnant women

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Family
Friends
GP
Midwife
Health visitors
NCT type support groups
Counselling
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10
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Children who have had a _________ ____________ to one caregiver are likely to grow up to be responsive and helpful, with fewer social anxieties

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secure attachement

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11
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What is important during childhood for future cognitive, emotional, and social development?

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Secure attachment

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12
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Skin to skin bonding immediately after birth promotes bonding, aided by the release of which two hormones?

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Oxytocin and prolactin

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13
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The link between the mother’s __________ to parenthood is key to child development outcomes.

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adaptation

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14
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The mother’s adaptation to parenthood is affected by what factors?

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Stress
Depression
Mood disorders
Trauma

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15
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What is the most critical period of growth and development in a child’s life?

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The first 1,000 days- pregnancy through infancy

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16
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Describe the association between breastfeeding and intellectual development

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Some research indicates that breastfed babies perform better on intelligence tests, however, this may be linked to socio-economic position of the mother rather than just nutritional value of the breast milk.