Paternal support during Antenatal, Intranatal and Postnatal period and its effect on physical and psychological outcome in Mother and Baby.
Abstract
The birth of a child marks a period of profound change in parents. Parental love and warmth, however, already begin to develop during pregnancy. Pregnancy phase undergoes variety of emotions, ranging from excitement, happiness, anxiety, and vulnerability.
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