Concept analysis of transition to motherhood: a methodological study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Although the term "transition to motherhood" is commonly used in research, the concept is not clear. This study, hence, was conducted to clarify the concept of "transition to motherhood."

Methods

The concept analysis framework developed by Walker and Avant is used to analyze the concept of transition to motherhood.

Results

Transition to motherhood is defined as the physical, psychological, social, and relational (mother-baby relationship/interpersonal relationship) changes that happen to a woman after pregnancy and delivery of a baby. The attributes of the transition to motherhood include: 1) adapting to physical changes after pregnancy and childbirth; 2) experiencing various psychological changes; 3) changing of her social perception from being a woman to som

SUBMITTER: Hwang WY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9334210 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature