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Behaviors of mother
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r/t trimester Page 151 table 7-3 1st trimester
– inform, feels ambivalent, anxiety r/t labor and responsibility, looks for
physical changes as proof of pregnancy, special feelings or renewed interest
in mother – help form ID of role
introspective and passive 2nd
trimester regressive and introspective, projects others lock of
interest on to partner, feels movement and incorporates baby into herself,
feeling better, increased desire for sexual activity, 3rd trimester - anxiety and tension, discomfort and
insomnia as size etc makes her more uncomfortable, prepares for birth, dreams
about baby, spurt of energy
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Behaviors of father
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1st
trimester – affected by age, economics etc., link with posterity, aware
of own sexual feelings, may be more or less. Deals with spouse interest in
her mother. Increase outside activity
– frequently s additional source of income.
2nd trimester gives extra attention to
mom,deals with mood ch involvement with pregnancy, may have fears and
fantasies about himself being pregnant, may be uneasy with this feminine
aspect in himself, may have difficulty accepting he is not most important
person at this time 3rd trimester Adapts to sexual adaptations, financial
responsibility, more tender, dreams of child, usually older not newborn.
Feels ultimate responsibility in well-being of mom and baby.
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Couvade – unintentional
development of physical symptoms resembling pregnancy
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Siblings – rivalry, a threat
to security of their relationship.
Involve the child in helping to get ready. Provide consistency –
people, things etc. Expect regression, soiling it potty trained, wanting to
drink from bottle or breast
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School age and adolescent –
family involvement, teach as appropriate.
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Grandparents: supportive of the couple, Young
grandparents may not show as much interest as anticipated, recognize changes
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Culture: each has own ceremonial ritual or rites r/t
values. Understand male and female
roles in culture to understand individual behaviors. Health values and beliefs
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