Marriage and Parenthood

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I. Preparing for marriage - Intimacy plays a
vital role in a marriage relationship.

• Philosophical intimacy - The sharing of beliefs,
  philosophy of life, and life principles.
• Psychological intimacy - The sharing of needs,
  drives, weaknesses, strengths, intentions,
  emotional feelings, and deepest problems.
• Creative intimacy - The sharing in the work or
  development of a project, task, or creation of
  something new.
• Physical intimacy - The sharing of physical
  expressions of love.

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II. Healthful Marriage

• A relationship between marriage partners that is
  based on equality, trust, communication, and
  commitment.

III. Monogamous Marriage

• A marriage in which both people remain
• sexually faithful to one another.

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IV. Conception

• The union of an egg and a sperm cell.

V. Pregnancy

• The period between conception and birth.

VI. Prenatal Care

• Care given to both mother and developing
• fetus before birth.

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VII. Labor - Series of three stages that results
in the birth of a baby.

• 1) Latent phase - contractions of the uterus that
  cause the cervix and cervical opening to
  dilate.
• 2) Birth - strong contractions that move the baby
  through the birth canal.
• 3) Expulsion of placenta - placenta and other
  materials are delivered.

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VIII. Responsible and caring parents.

• Spend quality time with children.
• Set realistic expectations.
• Teach children about health and safety.
• Give love and affection.
• Teach moral and ethical values.
• Teach a positive attitude, avoiding condemnation
  and criticism.
• Teach self-discipline and self-control.

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IX. Dysfunctional Family

• A family in which feelings are not expressed
  openly and honestly, coping skills are lacking,
  and family members do not trust each other.

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X. Healthful Family

• A family in which feelings are expressed openly
  and honestly, coping skills are adequate, and
  family members trust each other.