On observing a woman on her first postpartum day sitting in bed while her newborn lies awake in the bassinet,the nurse should:

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During the "taking-in" phase of maternal adaptation (the mother may be passive and dependent),the nurse should encourage bonding when the infant is in the quiet alert stage.This is done best by simply giving the baby to the mother.The patient is exhibiting expected behavior during the taking-in phase; however,interventions by the nurse can facilitate infant bonding.The patient will learn best during the taking-hold phase.

On Observing a Woman on Her First Postpartum Day Sitting