Embracing motherhood a patient's journey of growth, resilience, and unconditional love

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Sanford, Diane G., therapist.

American Psychological Association, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motherhood.

Mother and infant.

Mothers and daughters.

Mothers--psychology.

Medical Subjects:

Mothers--psychology.

Genre:

Nonfiction films

Educational films

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 streaming video (46 minutes and 37 seconds)

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D. C.] American Psychological Association [2025]

System Details:

video file

Summary:

The session captures an in-depth conversation between Dr. Diane Sanford and a female patient who shares her journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. In the session the patient, who is the eldest of four in a Hispanic family, shares that she discovered her pregnancy unexpectedly at work after dating her coworker for seven months. Initially in denial, she recounts having struggled with intense anxiety and depression, particularly about her family's reaction. Keeping the pregnancy a secret for some time, she shares that she eventually faced her family's disapproval and made the difficult decision to move out, severing close family ties. Despite her initial fear of having a daughter due to her complex relationship with her own mother, the patient shares that she experienced a remarkably positive five-hour labor and delivery, which began to heal previous emotional wounds. In addition, the patient shares that the father, whom the patient describes as a "Godsend," provided unwavering support during this time, staying home for six weeks postpartum. She recounts facing breastfeeding challenges but found balance by combining breastfeeding with formula feeding. She names that transitioning from an independent lifestyle to being a stay-at-home mother was a profound change made possible by the father's support. Through this journey, the patient learns that motherhood is about growth, embracing imperfection, and being present for her daughter, who accepts her unconditionally

Notes:

Recording date: 2024-10-02

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Access Restriction:

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