The nurse observes several interactions between a postpartum woman and her new son. What behavior, if exhibited by this woman, would the nurse identify as a possible mala-daptive behavior regarding parent-infant attachment?
a. Talks and coos to her son
b. Seldom makes eye contact with her son
c. Cuddles her son close to her
d. Tells visitors how well her son is feeding
B
Feedback
A Talking and cooing to the baby are normal infant-parent interactions.
B The woman should be encouraged to hold her infant in the en face position and make eye contact with the infant.
C Cuddling is a normal infant-parent interaction.
D Discussing the baby's behavior in a positive manner is a normal infant-parent interaction.
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