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The Maternal Experience of the Caring Function During the Child Dependency Period

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posted on 2019-10-30, 02:50 authored by Amanda Schöffel Sehn, Rita de Cássia Sobreira Lopes

ABSTRACT The present study investigated the maternal experience of the caring function during child dependence period. Three mother-child pairs participated in this multiple case study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in six distinct moments of child development (6th, 12th, 18th, 24th, 36th, 48th month). Data were analyzed by clinical report. It was evidenced that the caring function requires great maternal availability, especially regarding the child's dependence and independence movements. Despite the satisfaction in caring, mothers faced difficulties and tiredness. Still, they found the possibility of self-care and to reedit the care received in childhood when taking care of the baby. Thus, it is important to encourage maternal knowledge and legitimizing the experience of ambivalent feelings in caring for children.

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