| Motivation for motherhood and the experience of pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 2692803 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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It is frequently assumed that becoming a mother is an essential step in the development of female identity. Although female hormones may increase a woman's readiness to care for an infant, there is no clear cut evidence of a hormonal basis for maternal feelings. A woman's desire to have and raise children is affected by cultural expectations and opportunities. Current analytical thinking, while viewing reproductive choice as being an important component of feminine identity, does not emphasize the necessity of having a child to feel feminine. Once pregnant, the woman works through issues related to body image, relationship with mother and husband, concerns for the fetus, fears about the future and her new vision of herself. |
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Authors:
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G E Robinson; D E Stewart |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie Volume: 34 ISSN: 0706-7437 ISO Abbreviation: Can J Psychiatry Publication Date: 1989 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-03-15 Completed Date: 1990-03-15 Revised Date: 2007-08-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7904187 Medline TA: Can J Psychiatry Country: CANADA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 861-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychiatry, Toronto General Hospital, Ontario. |
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Animals Female Gender Identity* Humans Identification (Psychology)* Maternal Behavior* Motivation* Pregnancy / psychology* |
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