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Supporting transition to parenthood in Aotearoa New Zealand Irene de Haan

By: de Haan, Irene.
Material type: materialTypeLabelArticleSeries: Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work.Publisher: Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers 2016Subject(s): CHILDREN | FATHERS | MOTHERS | PARENTING | SUPPORT SERVICES | NEW ZEALANDOnline resources: Click here to access online In: Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 2016, 28(3): 4-14 (Open access)Summary: "The study involved sequential in-depth interviews with each of 25 socioeconomically diverse first-time mothers and a single set of interviews with 11 fathers and one grandmother. Narrative analysis was used to discern themes. Participants expressed surprise regarding challenges inherent in adaptation to parenthood. While they deeply appreciated support from Lead Maternity Carers, they saw later professional support as ‘for the baby’. They found little support to deal with problems experienced, which encompassed financial, accommodation, mental health and relationship issues." (From the abstract). Record #5247
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Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 2016, 28(3): 4-14. Open access.

"The study involved sequential in-depth interviews with each of 25 socioeconomically diverse first-time mothers and a single set of interviews with 11 fathers and one grandmother. Narrative analysis was used to discern themes. Participants expressed surprise regarding challenges inherent in adaptation to parenthood. While they deeply appreciated support from Lead Maternity Carers, they saw later professional support as ‘for the baby’. They found little support to deal with problems experienced, which encompassed financial, accommodation, mental health and relationship issues." (From the abstract). Record #5247