The mother-daughter relationship during daughterʼs first pregnancy

Martell, Louise K.

doi:10.1097/00004650-199005000-00008

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“…These reflections are not surprising when considered in relation to literature describing the unique nature of mother-daughter relationships (Holdsworth, 2007;Martell, 1990;Suitor & Pillemer, 2006), and complement the theme of "absence of mother as a source of support", whereby participants described missing out on every day, informal aspects of support they felt were unique to mother-daughter connections.…”

Section: Motherless Mothers 19mentioning

confidence: 50%

“…Franceschi (2004) also reported that women felt that they had had to "grow up" when their mothers died. In addition, the reflections of the participants are also supported by literature relating to mother-daughter relationships and female identity development, where motherdaughter relationships are characterised by emotional closeness, and shared values and experiences (Holdsworth, 2007;Martell, 1990;Suitor & Pillemer, 2006) and research suggests a daughter"s identity evolves from within the context of her attachment relationship to her mother Motherless Mothers 20 (Chodorow, 1978;Samuolis et al, 2001;Schultz, 2007). When a mother-daughter attachment relationship is broken prematurely by the death of the mother, it is understandable the daughter"s evolving sense of self is affected (Pill & Zabin, 1997).…”

Section: Changes To Self Following Mother Lossmentioning

confidence: 65%

“…Mother-daughter relationships are often characterised by emotional closeness, and shared values and experiences (Holdsworth, 2007;Martell, 1990;Suitor & Pillemer, 2006), and research suggests a woman"s identity evolves from within the context of her attachment relationship to her mother and continues to develop in contrast to and comparison with her mother"s personality and character throughout her life (Chodorow, 1978; Motherless Mothers 14 Samuolis, Layburn, & Schiaffino, 2001;Schultz, 2007). For the motherless mothers in this study, although the death had taken away the possibility of a living relationship with their mother, the continuation of traditions, personal possessions and stories enabled them to continue to identify with their mothers as they carried on with their lives.…”

Section: Motherless Mothers 13mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As mother-daughter relationships are often defined by emotional closeness, support, shared values, and regularly shared activities and experiences (Fingerman, 2000;Holdsworth, 2007;Martell, 1990;Suitor & Pillemer, 2006) it is understandable the participants described missing out on every day, informal aspects of support they felt were unique to mother-daughter connection. Interestingly, these assertions are consistent with several studies including Mitchell and Green (2002) who highlighted babysitting at "short notice" as a significant means through which maternal grandmothers helped their daughters cope with the mother role; Cronin (2003), who found maternal grandmothers were central in providing incidental care for their grandchildren so their daughters" could have "time out" for themselves; and Razurel et al (2011), who identified daily life hassles as being associated with more stress for mothers than major life events.…”

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Motherless Mothers: Maternally Bereaved Women in Their Everyday Roles as Mothers

Rowe¹,

Harman²

2014

Journal of Family Studies

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Section: Motherless Mothers 19mentioning

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Section: Changes To Self Following Mother Lossmentioning

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Motherless Mothers: Maternally Bereaved Women in Their Everyday Roles as Mothers

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Harman²

2014

Journal of Family Studies

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“…Examples of central relationships for pregnant women are with their mothers (Martell, 1990), their mothers and grandmothers (Wiktorell & Saveman 1996), and their partners Discussion __________________________________________________________________________________________ (Raphael-Leff 1991). However, according to the findings, the most significant relationship for the women was their relationship to the child's father.…”

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Releasing and relieving encounters: experiences of pregnancy and childbirth

Lundgren

2004

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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The experience of childbirth is an important life event for women, which may follow them throughout life. The overall aim of this thesis has been to describe and analyse these experiences from the women's perspective as well as the encounter between the woman and the midwife, and the possibility that a birth plan might improve women's experience of childbirth. The setting has been the ABC-centre (Alternative Birth Care), antenatal clinics and Sahlgrenska University hospital in Göteborg, and Karolinska hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. The studies have used both qualitative (phenomenological and hermeneutic) and quantitative approaches. The essential structure of the experiences of pregnancy and childbirth may be conceptualised under the heading 'releasing and relieving encounters', which for the woman constitutes an encounter with herself as well as with the midwife, and includes stillness as well as change. Stillness is expressed as being in the moment; exemplified as presence and being one's body. Change is expressed as transition; to the unknown and to motherhood. In the releasing and relieving encounter, for the midwife stillness and change equals being both anchored and a companion. To be a companion is to be an available person that listens to and follows the woman through the process of childbirth. To be anchored is to be the person that in the transition process respects the limits of the woman's ability as well as her own professional limits. The 'releasing and relieving encounter' is not improved for women by a birth plan. Instead, in some aspects, the relationship between the woman and her midwife during childbirth is reported as less satisfactory if preceded by a birth plan although some experiences of fear, pain and concerns for the child might be improved.

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The Current Relationships of Taiwanese Women With a History of Childhood Sexual Abuse to Their Non-Offending Mothers

Chien

2008

Journal of Social Service Research

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The purpose of this study was to explore the mother-daughter relationships of Taiwanese women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Using a life-history design, qualitative data were collected from 11 Taiwanese participants. The results identified both positive and negative images of the mother-daughter bond. Cultural factors, including seeking harmony in relationships and valuing female virginity and filial piety, impacted the view of closeness and the use of avoidance strategies in the mother-daughter bond. The changes in the mother-daughter relationships grew out of participants' life experiences and developmental maturity. Moreover, participants reported that they have learned diligence from their mothers and use diligence to deal with the impact of CSA. Once participants perceived that they had this strength, they were able to look at their mother-daughter relationships more positively. The study suggests that cultural factors may affect the long-term consequences of CSA for Taiwanese mothers and daughters.

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The mother-daughter relationship during daughterʼs first pregnancy

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Motherless Mothers: Maternally Bereaved Women in Their Everyday Roles as Mothers

Motherless Mothers: Maternally Bereaved Women in Their Everyday Roles as Mothers

Releasing and relieving encounters: experiences of pregnancy and childbirth

The Current Relationships of Taiwanese Women With a History of Childhood Sexual Abuse to Their Non-Offending Mothers

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