PSYC 3350 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7b: Raloxifene, Ovulation, Caffeine
27 Feb 2017
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Feelings during pregnancy may vary depending on her economic circumstances, her desire to be pregnant, her physical condition, and her childhood experiences. At each stage women feel positive and negative feelings; feelings of being more sensual, potent, creative and loving may occur. Negative feelings include loss of individuality, worries about the baby being normal, distress of weight gain and looking weird, concerns about changes in couples relationship and anxieties about coping with new responsibilities. Many have their pregnant stomachs patted; may also be targets of hostility. Pregnant woman receives lower hiring recommendations than a non-pregnant candidate. Discrimination toward pregnant working women is too common many have been denied training opportunities, experienced criticism of their performance, had their work hours reduces or been dismissed without good reason for announcing their pregnancy. Sometimes discouraged from getting pregnant, under the misconception that they cannot have a safe pregnancy, have a healthy baby and be a good mother.
