Zero to Three, Session 5: The Psychology of Pregnancy and Early Parenthood
When: June 17, 9am-10:30am PST
Learning Objectives:
Describe the psychology of pregnancy, especially as it relates to parental understanding, emotional experiences, and expectations.
Outline the stages of early parenthood and key concepts surrounding parental identity formation.
Recognize the impact on the psyche of parents/families around challenging experiences such as complicated pregnancy, prematurity, loss, and birthing a baby who is sick or has disabilities.
Articulate the importance of clinical reflective practice in working with expectant and new families.
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Pregnancy and the birth of a child are significant markers in the life of not only the developing baby but the parents and family as well. This includes thinking about the “imagined child” (the prospective parent dreams about) and the actual baby that comes into their life, as well as the imagined parent (how they dream about and anticipate they will parent) and the development of the actual parental identity. Explore and consider key concepts around development, identity, and issues surrounding complicated pregnancies, prematurity, and loss.