During which phase of maternal adjustment will the mother relinquish the baby of her fantasies and accept the real baby?

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Accepting the real infant and relinquishing the fantasy infant occurs during the letting-go phase of maternal adjustment. In the taking-in phase, the mother is primarily focused on her own needs. There is no taking-on phase of maternal adjustment. During the taking-hold phase, the mother assumes responsibility for her own care and shifts her attention to the infant.

During Which Phase of Maternal Adjustment Will the Mother Relinquish