The document discusses the three phases a new mother typically goes through after giving birth: the taking in phase, taking hold phase, and letting go phase. The taking in phase involves resting and reflecting on the birth experience. The taking hold phase marks when the mother starts to take a more active role in caring for the baby by learning baby care skills. In the letting go phase, the mother adjusts to her new role and accepts the reality of her newborn child.

1. SHARON TREESA ANTONY
FIRST YEAR M.SC NURSNG
KIOTTAYAM

2.  (BY REVA RUBERA)
 TAKING IN PHASE
 TAKING HOLD PHASE
 LETTING GO PHASE

3.  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.  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.  Redefines her new role
 Gives up the fantasized image of her child7
accepts the real one

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