What is a typical behavior of mothers in the taking-in stage?

• A. Immediate ability to care for infant without help.
• B. Preoccupation with rest and reflection.
• C. Expression of postpartum psychosis.
• D. Disinterest in feeding.

Answer: (B)

In the taking-in stage, the new mother is primarily focused on her own recovery and processing the birth. This period, often the first day or two after delivery, involves feeling tired, needing rest, and reflecting on what happened during labor. She may be quiet or talkative as she replays the birth experience and relies on others to meet her needs and help with infant care. This pattern—being preoccupied with rest and emotionally processing the event—fits the typical behavior of taking-in.

The other options don’t align with this stage. Feeling immediately capable of caring for the infant without help isn’t typical, since early recovery and dependence on others are common. Postpartum psychosis is a serious condition and not a normal or typical response in the taking-in period. A disinterest in feeding would also be unusual in the immediate postpartum phase, where feeding and bonding are important focuses, though fatigue can affect engagement.