objective 3 Flashcards
who are the maternal tasks discussed by?
Reva Rubin
what are the first trimester materal tasks?
Difficulty believing-dont feel different
Ambivalence in early weeks
Disbleifs/shock
introverted -focusing on her own needs
what are the second trimester maternal tasks?
Involved in developing baby (fetus is now ‘real’, heartbeat and movement)
Body changes, altered sexual relationship
what are the third trimester maternal tasks?
Alternates between feeling beautiful or “as big as a house”, mood swings
Thinking gradually shifts from “I am pregnant” to “I am going to be a parent”
‘nesting ‘, shopping, nursery, baby names
what is the impact on the partner?
Responses vary-little to no involvement to full involvement
Cultural values influence role
Similar phases as expectant mothers
May describes 3 phases of developmental tasks for expectant fathers
Some stages may be the same for same-sex partners (further research needed)
what are the fathers tasks during announcement?
Ambivalence and self questioning
“Im going to be a dad”
what are the fathers tasks during adjustment?
Makes preparations for babys arrival, listening to FHR and fetal movement
what is the fathers tasks during focus?
Active plans for participation in birthing and delivery
‘Feeling like a parent’
what is the impact on adolescent?
Anxiety & low self-esteem
Finances, relationships
Social supports present?
The age of the girl at the time of pregnancy
Consideration must be given to the typical priorities a/w an adolescent
The pregnant adolescent must cope with two of lifes most stress-laden transitions simultaneously: adolescence and parenthood
what is elderly primigravida?
Consider reasons for postponing pregnancy
Adjustment often comes readily for the older couple because of higher edu level and more life experiences; many are ready for the change
Adjustment maybe a little more difficult if the late pregnancy was not planned
The older couple will likely experience social isolation and anxiety vs support netowkr, since the many of their friends wil not be raisin a young family
Additional stressors might include financial demands on a reduced income in later years
Finally, there are often risks a/w pregnancy in later years
what are the effects on a single mother?
What sort of support network does she have that she could possibly turn to? A lack of emotional support will foten make pregnancy tasks more difficult to accomplish. The requirements of pregnancy will complete witn the activities of daily living
age/life situation…was this a planned pregnancy? Planning often involves the preparation of finances and lifestyle changes that come with it
what are the effects on a single dad?
Sometimes the single dad will assume the financial responsibilities for the pregnancy and new baby
If still in the relationship, he will also provide emotional support for the mother throughout the pregnancy and birth
Mixed emotions to the news of a baby-with varying levels of involvement
what are the considerations of grandparents?
1st grandchild or already have several
Their own age and health status; energy level
Distance from new family member
Finding a balance b/t grandchildren and the responsibilities to care for aging parents
Conflict if grandparents’ expectations for involvement differ from pregnant couples
what are the impacts on siblings?
They may experience feelings of displacement, which can offer lead to behavioural changes
Its impt to explain regressive behaviours to parents and to acknowledge that they are normal and should not be punished
Responsibility may increase, which often leads to resentment
