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The Female Reproductive System II

A woman who had a cesarean section tells the nurse, “I guess I flunked natural childbirth because I had to have a cesarean.” This statement is most indicative of which phase of postpartum adjustment?

ExplanationBy discussing her experience, she is bringing it into reality. This is characteristic of the taking in phase. The taking hold phase is when the mother tries to reassert her control of the family, and letting go is when the baby is integrated into the family. Working through is not one of the phases of postpartum adjustment.