Psychosocial Adaptation to Pregnancy: Seven Dimensions of Maternal Role Development [Hardcover]

Regina Lederman (Author), Karen Weis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1441902872 | ISBN-13: 978-1441902870 | Publication Date: September 21, 2009 | Edition: 3rd ed.

The book presents an analysis of seven dimensions of maternal psychosocial development during pregnancy. They serve as the foundation for assessment of maternal prenatal adaptation and for psychoeducational and counseling intervention to enhance maternal adaptation. The seven dimensions of maternal adaptation pertain to motivation for and acceptance of the pregnancy, processes involved in evolving a maternal role prenatally, changes in significant kin relationships (with husband/partner and mother), and preparatory emotional, physical, and adaptive processes for labor and delivery. The approach is a scientific analysis of maternal adaptive and maladaptive responses within each psychosocial dimension with excerpts of maternal responses to illustrate differences in adaptation. The book is proposed to address a void in human psychosocial assessment.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews of the third edition: “This book, which describes seven specific dimensions of maternal emotional health during pregnancy, is based on the authors’ research into psychosocial risk factors and potential interventions. … The audience … includes Lamaze and other prenatal educators, as well as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, the general public, and pregnant women. … This is an excellent book. … Anyone who conducts clinical activities with women of childbearing age will find this book informative.” (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody’s Review Service, March, 2010)

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Psychosocial Adaptation to Pregnancy: Seven Dimensions of Maternal Role Development Regina Lederman, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Karen L. Weis, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks City-Base TX The links between a pregnant woman’s physical health and her baby’s subsequent development are widely known. Less well understood are the behavioral and emotional processes that develop during the same nine months. In Psychosocial Adaptation to Pregnancy, seven dimensions of maternal emotional health are identified—including acceptance of the pregnancy, motivation to take on the role of motherhood, relationships with husband/partner and with her own mother, preparation for labor, self-esteem, and sense of control—that have significant impact on delivery, postpartum adaptation, infant health, and early childhood development. Backed by the authors’ original research and interviews, the book provides readers with a first-of-its kind analysis of the role of these core functions throughout pregnancy, as well as practical materials for use with pregnant clients in the form of assessment tools and evidence-based interventions for promoting positive development. It is particularly noteworthy that the Surgeon General of the United States has recommended measurement of prenatal psychosocial and behavioral risk factors to improve the screening of psychosocial risks and responses for purposes of addressing these risk factors. Key features of the book: Theoretical framework with rationales for the seven psychosocial dimensions. How these phenomena may differ between first and later pregnancies. Assessment instruments with excellent properties, including the Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire and the Postnatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire. Therapeutic and counseling intervention strategies to improve adaptive development in each of the seven psychosocial dimensions. Findings specific to women in diverse cultural groups, plus a chapter devoted to women in the military and military spouses. Discussion of salient issues of pregnancy, including physical changes, body image, intimacy, trust, and ambivalence. Psychosocial Adaptation to Pregnancy is a significant addition to the psychosocial assessment literature, a needed resource for clinical and health psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and obstetrical nurses. It is also adaptable to undergraduate and graduate courses in maternal reproductive health and obstetrical nursing. The course can be taught as an assessment and intervention workshop, and as a continuing education course throughout the U. S.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 355 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 3rd ed. edition (September 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1441902872
• ISBN-13: 978-1441902870
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,937,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The co-author of this book is one of the top nurse researchers currently serving on active duty in the USAF! She was recently inducted as a Fellow, American Academy of Nursing which speaks volumes. Purchase this well thought out book.