Although being a parent is the best job in the world, it is a challenging issue that must be thought about in advance and decided at the right time. Being a family, being a whole... So, what does it really mean to be ready for this? In what way and what kind of preparation does becoming a parent require? Being a parent is not only taking on the role of a parent, but also having the strength, dedication, knowledge and skills to meet the responsibilities that this role adds to your life. Taking on all these tasks and sacrifices may cause excitement but also anxiety in some people. For them, this new person and new experiences will be a decision that needs to be considered. For some, it may be the opposite. They can open their doors to this innovation more easily.
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO BE READY TO BE A PARENTAL?
The pregnancy process is the mother's responsibility. It is the biggest change in your life. This process of change, both physically and emotionally, can actually be considered as a preparation process for becoming a parent. A new feeling felt every day for 9 months, a new experience gained, is actually the preliminary preparation for the moment you hold the baby in your arms at the end of those 9 months. It is very important to recognize the developmental characteristics of the baby in the first 6 years, to prepare a healthy environment for your baby, and to support your baby as he develops. In order to be ready to be a parent, one should know the developmental characteristics of 0-6 year olds, read about them or receive training on this subject. It can be very difficult for expectant mothers to decide on some changes in their lives and habits before entering the pregnancy period. It should not be forgotten that these changes are needed for a healthy pregnancy and beyond. Expectant mothers who use harmful addictive substances such as cigarettes and alcohol should give up such habits when they decide to get pregnant. It is useful to know that it has serious effects such as miscarriage and causing mental or physical developmental delay in the baby.
THE IDEA OF BECOMING A PARENTAL MAY ALSO BRING ANXIETY!!
Sometimes the thought of having a baby can be anxiety-provoking. How will the pregnancy process go, what kind of birth will it be like, will anything happen to the baby during or after birth? Thoughts like these can cause the decision to become a parent to be postponed. Family This anxiety can be prevented by receiving support from others/spouse, obtaining information about the pregnancy period and its aftermath, and receiving psychological support.
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