POG 00046 Facilitators and Regulators: Vulnerability to Postnatal Disturbance

1 January 1985

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology

Vol. 4 (3) , 151-168
https://doi.org/10.3109/01674828509019580

Abstract

A model is postulated delineating two basic orientations towards mothering: the ‘Facilitator’ adapts to her baby, spontaneously interpreting his/her needs. the ‘Regulator’ promotes the baby's adaptation by establishing a routine and regulated predictability. It is suggested that this dichotomy reflects different underlying approaches to motherhood, the baby and self-appraisal. Postnatal disturbance differs in chronology, nature and psychosocial precipitating factors for the two groups. Data from a questionnaire survey of mothers revealed significant differences between Facilitators and Regulators in their work patterns, shared care-taking and self-esteem.

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