Amber Leigh L.

Crystal BSN-2

1. Lorna Aunor, 7 weeks pregnant, said she is worried about being pregnant
because she “would die” if she thought she might be the same type of parent her
parents were. Is this type of worry a common reaction to learning about a
pregnancy? She says her partner is not worried. Would it be better or worse if he
felt the same way? Has she completed the psychological development tasks of
pregnancy? What suggestions could you make to help her be a better parent?

Lorna’s type of worry is a common reaction to learning about her pregnancy. All
women react differently upon knowing they’re pregnant. They may feel anxious, excited,
exhausted, and delighted. Lorna having this type of reaction is common since the family in
which Lorna grew up influenced her to have these kinds of thoughts on being pregnant, she
thinks she “would die” if she thought she might be the same as her parents. She already has
beliefs on pregnancy even though she has not experienced it before, it’s because it has been
part of her cultural environment. It would be a different situation if Lorna grew up feeling
loved and accepted, she would likely have a positive attitude towards her pregnancy. In my
opinion, it is better that her partner is not worried about her pregnancy. Lorna’s partner
would serve as her emotional support since she is worried. A partner's support is
extremely important for the mom and baby during the pregnancy. A woman who feels
supported by her partner during and after pregnancy may feel happier and less stressed or
worried. Lower stress in moms during pregnancy may help infants too. She has not yet
completed the psychological development tasks of pregnancy since she is not accepting her
pregnancy. It is evident that Lorna has not accepted her pregnancy because of the way she
is worried, she dealt with it in a negative reaction. If Lorna finally accepts the reality of
pregnancy then a "rite of passage" occurs. My suggestions towards Lorna on becoming a
better parent would be to accept the pregnancy first. Next would be to reduce her
worries/stress since it is crucial for improving birth outcomes. Then advise her to go to her
scheduled prenatal care checkups. Lastly, suggest her to have a healthy lifestyle.

2. Lorna used a home test kit to determine that she was pregnant. She then didn’t
schedule a prenatal visit, because the most important reason for going would
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have been to learn whether she was pregnant and she already knew that. What
argument could you use to convince her that prenatal care is important for more
than pregnancy diagnosis?

I would convince Lorna that prenatal care is more important than pregnancy by
explaining to her that with prenatal care, she can get the best care for her and her unborn
child. Also, it can help her to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. I will also let her be
aware that knowing your pregnancy diagnosis alone is not enough to care for the baby’s
health during pregnancy because with prenatal care, it can improve her baby’s health by
identifying conditions that can harm health such as low weight gain and by providing
health and nutrition information to her. In addition, early and regular prenatal care helps
prevent pregnancy complications and increases her chances of having a safe delivery and a
healthy baby. Lastly, if she has worries/doubts on her pregnancy, she can definitely discuss
and ask about it with her doctor during her scheduled prenatal care visits.

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References:
Partner Support During Pregnancy | CS Mott Children’s Hospital | Michigan Medicine. (n.d.).

Www.mottchildren.org. https://www.mottchildren.org/health-library/abp7352

12 Ways to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy. (2020, May 19). Brigham Health Hub.

https://brighamhealthhub.org/12-ways-to-stay-healthy-during-pregnancy/

Why Is Prenatal Care So Important?: Center for Women’s Health: OB-GYNs. (n.d.).

https://www.cwhwichita.com/blog/why-is-prenatal-care-so-important

NIH. (2017, January 31). What is prenatal care and why is it important?

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pregnancy/conditioninfo/prenatal-care