On the second postpartum day, a mother bathed her newborn for the first time. She tells the nurse, "I don't think I did it right." Based on the mother's comment, she is most likely in the postpartum psychological stage of:

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In phase 2, taking hold, the mother begins to initiate action and becomes interested in caring for the baby. In doing so, she may become critical of her performance.

On the Second Postpartum Day, a Mother Bathed Her Newborn