PSYC 3480 Chapter 10: Pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood
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At the beginning of pregnancy, the fer;lized egg implants itself in the ;ssue that lines the uterus. Placenta: allows o2 ad nutrients to pass from mother to embryo. Even in developed countries, many women do not receive prenatal care. (only 65% do) Although individual di erences are great, several common physical reac;ons to pregnancy include weight gain, fa;gue, and nausea. Posi. ve emo. ons:excitement, growing apachment, and the an;cipated pleasure of motherhood. Nega. ve emo. ons include changeable emo;ons, concerns about physical appearance, health worries, and concern about other people"s reac;ons. Smoking rate during pregnancy highest for white and na;ve american, intermediate for. An unknown percentage of pregnant women also experience a miscarriage. Stressful life increases risk of premature delivery/ lbw infant. Ppl show hos. le sexism if pregnant women is doing something non-tradi;onal (applying for a job. ) Ppl show benevolent sexism (argues for women"s special niceness or purity) if she is doing something tradi;onally feminine, such as shopping for a gi].
