Psychosocial Adaptation to Pregnancy Seven Dimensions of Maternal Role Development

Therapeutic and counseling intervention strategies to improve adaptive development in each of the seven psychosocial dimensions. Findingsspecific to women in diverse cultural groups, plus a chapter devoted to women in the military and military spouses. Discussion of salient issues of pregnancy, incl...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lederman, Regina, Weis, Karen (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2009, 2009
Edition:3rd ed. 2009
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Psychosocial Adaptation in Pregnancy: Assessment of Seven Dimensions of Maternal Development
  • Acceptance of Pregnancy
  • Identification with a Motherhood Role
  • Relationship with Mother
  • Relationship with Husband or Partner
  • Preparation for Labor
  • Prenatal Fear of Pain, Helplessness, and Loss of Control in Labor
  • Prenatal Fear of Loss of Self-Esteem in Labor
  • Prenatal and Postnatal Psychosocial Adaptation in Military Women
  • Prenatal Adaptation Among Multigravidas
  • Methods of Assessment: Psychosocial Adaptation to Pregnancy Questionnaire Scales and Interview Schedules, and Review of Interventions to Enhance Adaptation