Preparing for Parenthood
What factors contribute to preparation for parenthood during prenatal period?
Over the course of pregnancy, reactions to expectant parenthood become increasingly positive. Mothers and fathers prepare for their new role by seeking information from books and other sources. Ultrasound images and fetal movements make the baby a reality, and parents may form an emotional attachment to the new being. They also rely on effective models of parenthood to build positive images of themselves as mothers and fathers. The most important preparation for parenthood takes place in the context of the couple's relationship. During pregnancy, parents adjust their roles and their expectations of each other as they prepare to welcome the baby into the family.
Over the course of pregnancy, reactions to expectant parenthood become increasingly positive. Mothers and fathers prepare for their new role by seeking information from books and other sources. Ultrasound images and fetal movements make the baby a reality, and parents may form an emotional attachment to the new being. They also rely on effective models of parenthood to build positive images of themselves as mothers and fathers. The most important preparation for parenthood takes place in the context of the couple's relationship. During pregnancy, parents adjust their roles and their expectations of each other as they prepare to welcome the baby into the family.