"Children Present at the Birth of their Sibling: A Review of the Litera" by Luanne M. Wielichowski
 

Date of Award

5-1990

Degree Type

Master's Essay - Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Michele S. Malin

Second Advisor

Donna M. Laurence

Abstract

The purpose of this essay is to increase the readers knowledge regarding children being present during the birth of their siblings. A review of literature is presented. Several aspects involving the presence of children are addressed. They are growth and development, separation anxiety, childbirth and the family, relevant research, establish programs and the importance of child preparation. The summary of four interviews in the Milwaukee area reveal the practices and attitudes in this community. The literature and interviews suggest that with proper preparation and a support person, children being present at the birth of their sibling often have a positive experience. Included is a list of guidelines, topics for future research and educational resources available to help prepare a child for the birth of a sibling.

Comments

An Essay submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School, Marquette University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements. for the Degree of Master of Science in Nursing Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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