Psychological changes in post partum period

taking in
taking hold
letting go

1. PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN POST PARTUM PERIOD SHARON TREESA ANTONY FIRST YEAR M.SC NURSNG KIOTTAYAM

2. PHASES OF PUERPERIUM ( BY REVA RUBERA) TAKING IN PHASE TAKING HOLD PHASE LETTING GO PHASE

3. TAKING IN PHASE A time of reflection Passive Dependent Due to physical discomfort/after pains/un certainity in caring for newborn/exhaustion following childbirth wants to talk about her pregnancy, labour & birth (encourage) Sense of wonder Takes rest

4. Taking hold phase Begins to initiate action Have strong interest in taking care of the baby Give brief demonstrations of baby care& allow return demonstration Praise & give positive reinforcement

5. Letting go phase Redefines her new role Gives up the fantasized image of her child7 accepts the real one

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