Chapter 18 Terms

Question 1

Define Afterpains

Answer 1

Abdominal Cramping

Question 2

Define Letting-go Phase

Answer 2

The phase where the mother’s goal is to achieve relationship and role stability.

Question 3

Puerperium is also called:

Answer 3

Post partum period

Question 4

Define Taking-hold phase

Answer 4

The mother shows an increasing interest in the care of her child.

Question 5

Define the taking-in phase

Answer 5

The recovery stage from birth where the mother’s focus is to recover physically from birth.