During which phase of maternal adjustment will the mother relinquish the baby of her fantasies and accept the real baby?
A) Letting go
B) Taking hold
C) Taking in
D) Taking on

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Accepting the real infant and relinquishing the fantasy infant occurs during the letting-go phase of maternal adjustment.During the taking-hold phase,the mother assumes responsibility for her own care and shifts her attention to the infant.In the taking-in phase,the mother is primarily focused on her own needs.A taking-on phase of maternal adjustment does not exist.

During Which Phase of Maternal Adjustment Will the Mother Relinquish