Transition to Parenthood and Infancy

PPD can have serious negative effects on

PPD can have serious negative effects on

________ all domains of child development.

Nurturing behavior is facilitated by

________ the hormones oxytocin and lactin.

New parenthood may lead to

________ more traditional gender roles, particularly in heterosexual couples.

Bonding

a close connection, especially a physical bond, between parents and the newborn in the period shortly after birth

PPMAD usually temporary and responds well to intervention

rest, self-care, social support, therapy and, if needed, medication

Like any new life changes and transitions

• adjusting to life with new baby takes TIME

Low-income parents may require

tangible support (food, money, transportation, affordable child care).

Prebirth counseling can

ease the transition to parenthood

While initial days are important, bonding is a

qualitative and continuous process

Physical and emotional recovery of mother

recover physically and adjust to massive hormonal shifts in her body.

Some women experience postpartum depression, mood or anxiety disorders, which

emerges or strengthens after childbirth

Paternal depression, like maternal depression, can

interfere with effective parenting.

Bonding is not a

critical period

Important for parents to consider

what would be best to optimize emotional connectedness, as long as all of baby’s needs are being met

High-risk parents, such as those with med history, or in special category, may benefit from

more intensive intervention.

Mother more prone to

infections, health issues, constipation, hemorrhoids, mastitis

The partner needs to

become a part of this new threesome while supporting the birthing person in recovery.

Sharing caregiving predicts

greater happiness and sensitivity to the baby.

It’s vital that for postpartum depression there’s

Early IDENTIFICATION, treatment, and support

Adjusting to life with new baby takes

TIME!

Role and status of siblings or other family members

may change

Financial instability or insecurity will effect

the transition to parenthood

Transition to parenthood involves changes in

family dynamics and system