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Psychological Changes of Pregnancy (Father (Acceptance (Gives wife extra…
Psychological Changes of Pregnancy
Father
Acceptance
Gives wife extra attention
May buy furniture or build things for babies room
Complete denial
Leave house often and for long periods of time
Concerned about finances
Acceptance in 3rd trimester
Mother
Ensure safe passage through pregnancy, labor, and birth
Seek acceptance of child by others
Seek commitment and acceptance of self as mother to the infant
Learn to give of oneself on behalf of child
Siblings
Sibling rivalry results from children's fear of change in the security of their relationship with their parents
Prepare the children for a baby several weeks in advance to ease transition
Try to keep routines normal for children
They may become resistant. But they require to have good parenting to develop and grow.
Grandparents
Typically very supportive
Give advice to expectant couple
Often first family members to know about pregnancy