Holly is a 30-year-old G2P1 at 20 weeks of gestation.She had an uncomplicated normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD)at term 2 ½ years ago. Her other child is 3 years old, and,according to Holly, he “was not very pleased to hear that anotherbaby will be in the house.” Holly said that she feels more excitedabout this pregnancy since she felt the baby move 2 weeks ago. Shehas made an appointment with her nurse-midwife for a routineprenatal visit.
What is the maternal adaptation topregnancy?
Why does it occur in the second trimester?
What are the developmental tasks in adapting to thematernal role? Explain in each development task.
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