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The Psychology of Pregnancy and Early Parenthood

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Pregnancy and the birth of a child are significant markers in the life of not only the developing baby, but the parents and family as well.
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with Noelle Hause

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The Psychology of Pregnancy and Early Parenthood

Tune in for a focus on the transition from the imagined child and the imagined parent to the actual baby and development of the parental identity. Gain an overview of the psychology of pregnancy including key concepts around development, identity, and issues surrounding complicated pregnancies, prematurity, and loss.

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