Psychology of pregnancy + New baby

Question 1

Fear of birth is known as

Answer 1

Tokophobia

Question 2

Primary tokophobia refers to

Answer 2

General fear of pregnancy and birth, finds the idea revolting

Question 3

Secondary tokophobia refers to

Answer 3

Fear of birth due to a previous bad experience

Question 4

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

Answer 4

1. Separation
2. Limen
3. Aggregation

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Separation

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Limen

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Aggregation

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Limen

Question 9

List some areas of social support for pregnant women

Answer 9

Family
Friends
GP
Midwife
Health visitors
NCT type support groups
Counselling

Question 10

Children who have had a _________ ____________ to one caregiver are likely to grow up to be responsive and helpful, with fewer social anxieties

Answer 10

secure attachement

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Secure attachment

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Oxytocin and prolactin

Question 13

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

Answer 13

adaptation

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Stress
Depression
Mood disorders
Trauma

Question 15

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

Answer 15

The first 1,000 days- pregnancy through infancy

Question 16

Describe the association between breastfeeding and intellectual development

Answer 16

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.