Developmental Transition: Neonatal - First 28 Days from Birth

A series of flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to the developmental transition of newborns during the first 28 days of life.

Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development

A theory that outlines eight stages of psychosocial development that individuals experience throughout their lifespan.

Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development

A theory that describes the stages through which children develop their cognitive abilities.

• Cognitive development in 4 stages

Maternal-Infant Attachment

The bond between the mother and infant, crucial for the infant's emotional and physical health.

Stage 1 of Erikson: Trust vs. Mistrust

Infants learn to trust caregivers based on the consistency of care.

• Maternal attachment and constant care needed to develop this.

How do infants develop trust?

• Needs met at timely manner

• Sameness and consistency from cargivers

• Help infants cope with needs and urges

Red Flags of Not Learning Trust For Infants

• Infants who suffer maltreatment or neglect

• Infants who are institutionalized for long periods

  • Associated with loneliness, peer rejection, depression, and social disengagement

Red Flags in Caregiver during Infancy

• Parent avoids or ignores infant

• Refuses to hold baby

• Does not see infant as family member

• Expresses disappointment or displeasure with infant

  • Should consult with social worker

Neonatal Period

The first 28 days from birth, a critical time for development and attachment.

Psychosocial Crisis

A challenge or conflict that must be resolved at each stage of Erikson’s theory for healthy development.

Developmental Psychology Theories

Frameworks that explain how individuals grow and change psychologically throughout their lifespan.

Cognitive-Percpetive Pattern

A pattern concerning how individuals receive and process sensory information.

Sensorimotor Stage (Piaget)

Piaget's stage from birth to 2 years, where infants learn through interaction with their environment.

• Separate self from environment

• Limited to what infants can see, hear, and touch

Neurological reflexes of Infants

• Sucking and rooting

• Grasp/Palmer→ infant will grab finger in hand

• Plantar → place finger at base of foot, toes will curl downward

• Moro → When falling back, extension of arms are seen

• Babinski sign: toes fan out when foot id stroked

Breastfeeding Advantages

• Decreased infections

• improved infant heaslth outcomes.

• Decreased incidents for diabetes

• Newborns are nose breathers

Nutrition-Metabolic Pattern

Patterns of feeding and nutritional needs of neonates for proper growth and development.

Developmental Task: Trust vs. Mistrust

The process of developing trust in caregivers, forming the foundation for future relationships.

Elimination Pattern

The frequency and characteristics of an infant's urination and bowel movements during the neonatal period.

Activity-Exercise Pattern

The ways in which infants respond to stimuli and their motor performance development.

Sleep/Rest Pattern

The sleep behaviors and patterns of infants during the first month of life.

Immunization

Vaccinations given to prevent diseases, important in the neonatal period for health protection.

• Hepatitis B