NURS 4403 - Exam 1 Study Guide

NURS 4403 - Exam 1 Study Guide/NURS 4403 - Exam 1 Study Guide. CONCEPTION, ANTEPARTUM, INTRAPARTUM 1. Reva Rubin’s 4 major tasks Ensuring safe passage through pregnancy and birth o She feels concern for herself and her unborn baby o More aware of surroundings (threats), self-care activities, information seeking b. Seeking acceptance of this child by others Woman slowly alters her network to meet the needs for her pregnancy Partner is the most important figure- their support and acceptance help form maternal identity Is she has other children- she works on their acceptance on new baby If she has no partner- she refers to family/friends for this support c. Seeking commitment and acceptance of herself as mother to the child (binding in) During first trimester, child is an abstract concept With quickening, mom begins to see child as a real person- develops bond and love form This binding, encourages her to become more competent d. Learning to give of herself on behalf of her child Woman learns to delay immediate personal gratification to meet the needs of another Baby showers and gifts increase mother’s self esteem and help her recognize the separateness and needs of new baby