Read from Dr. Galy’s notes. Just some brief notes on some of the important points in the lecture.
Theoretical views on pregnancy
- calm dream-like period
- Inherently emotional, psychological & social stress
Relationship changes
- relationship with baby
- relationship with father is later
- disadvantageous to male partner
- woman more skilled than men at decoding
- facial expressions
- body cues
- tones of voice
Consequences of lack of social support to mother
- abuse of child
- post partum depression
- overwhelming feelings of sadness
- lack of interest in activies
- guilt/feeling of worthelessness
Antenatal screening
- Ultrasound
- Chorionic villus
Assessment tool
ALPHA
- AL-antenatal
- P-psychological
- H-health
- A-assessment