During which phase of maternal adjustment will the mother relinquish the baby of her fantasies and accept the real baby?
a. Letting go c. Taking in
b. Taking hold d. Taking on
ANS: A
Accepting the real infant and relinquishing the fantasy infant occurs during the letting-go phase of maternal adjustment. During the taking-hold phase the mother assumes responsibility for her own care and shifts her attention to the infant. In the taking-in phase the mother is primarily focused on her own needs. There is no taking-on phase of maternal adjustment.
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