Maternal identity of women in the postpartum period

Authors

  • Maria B. Perun Ivan Franko Lviv National University, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs20131.95.105

Keywords:

maternal identity, postpartum period, stages of maternity, full term infants, preterm infants

Abstract

The articleprovides a theoretical analysis of the notions of “maternity”, “maternal sphe-re”, “maternal role” and “maternal identity”. The place of maternal identity in the system of a woman’s identities is determined. This article provides a brief description of the structural elements (cognitive, emotional, behavioural and axiological) of maternal identity. It also em-phasizes the signifi cance of the postpartum period in a women’s psychic life and stresses its pivotal role in the development of maternal identity. Finally, the article points out some peculiarities of maternal identity of full-term and pre-term mothers.

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Published

2020-01-11

How to Cite

Perun, M. B. . (2020). Maternal identity of women in the postpartum period. Journal of Education Culture and Society, 4(1), 95–105. https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs20131.95.105

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2013): Journal of Education Culture and Society

Section

TRANSGRESSION

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