However, a proactive and tactful approach may be needed: where new mothers» feelings of autonomy are low (Grossman et al, 1988) or they are depressed or
lack confidence as mothers (Lupton & Barclay, 1997) they tend actively to exclude fathers, and the fathers may hang back, fearing their interference could exacerbate the situation (Lupton & Barclay, 1997; Lewis, 1986).
I grew
in confidence as a mother because I allowed myself to listen to the full range of her cries, and I was then able to apply the full range of possible responses.
The trusting relationship Astiare built with her home visitor helped her
develop confidence as a mother and also aided her in finding a place to live.
When engaging fathers in support of depressed mothers and their children, a tactful approach may be needed: where new mothers» feelings of autonomy are low (Grossman et al, 1988) or they are depressed or
lack confidence as mothers (Lupton & Barclay, 1997) some may actively exclude fathers, and the fathers may sometimes hang back, fearing their interference could exacerbate the situation (Lupton & Barclay, 1997; Lewis, 1986).
In the evaluation session at the close of the first year, comments such as these were voiced: «This group has given me self -
confidence as a mother, I don't feel so pushed around by what others on my street think.»
Breastfeeding gave
me confidence as a mother.
Imagine how different it would have been for
her confidence as a mother to have me with her 24/7 in the same room?
That uninterrupted time, that connection — it gave
me confidence as a mother.
Help from Sage Parenting has increased
my confidence as a mother.
In other words, trying so hard to be perfect interfered with both my ability to be happy with my life and
my confidence as a mother.
Working through biting can strengthen your bond, give
you confidence as a mother, and give you and your nursling a new dimension to your relationship.
A rockstar home birth that was very empowering and I already had
confidence as a mother.
I felt that she «had it» and really gave
me confidence as mother - of - the - bride on the day.