Psychological Responses: a.

Taking in phase dependent phase (1st three days) mom passive, cant make decisions, activity is to tell child birth experiences. During this time, the wo mans attention is focused on her own needs for sleep, rest and she is dependent o n others. Nursing Care: - proper hygiene b. Taking hold phase dependent to independent phase (4 to 7 days). Mom is a ctive, can make decisions, The concern of the mother at this time is focused on her ability to control body function and her ability to assume the mothering rol e. She prefers to do things by herself. As she is not yet completely recovered, she feels impatient that shes not strong enough to do everything she wishes to ac complish. Because of the tendency of the woman to overwork herself, fatigue and exhaustion is common at this stage. Begins to take a strong interest for her child - Give the woman brief demonstration of baby care - Allow her to care for the child herself with watchful guidance common post partum blues/ baby blues present 4 5 days 50-80% moms overwhelming f eeling of depression characterized by crying, despondence- inability to sleep & lack of appetite. let mom cry therapeutic. c. Letting go interdependent phase 7 days & above. Mom - redefines new rol es may extend until child grows. Letting-Go the act of ending old ways of thinki ng or believing - The woman finally redefines her new role - Gives up fantasized image of her child and accepts the real one - Gives up her old role of being childless or the mother of only one or two - Extended and continues during the childs growing years