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>> LQ 4.5 How do people experience the transition to parenthood?

Families come in many different forms today and there is a unique set of issues for each type. In this section we discuss how heterosexual couples may respond to the birth of their baby, but keep in mind that there may be unique issues for adoptive families, single-parent families, and other family configurations. The addition of a new family member affects the roles and functioning of all the individuals in the family, but here we look at the impact of the birth of a new baby on the mother and the father, and also on the couple. Becoming a parent affects all aspects of your life including your sense of identity, your relationships with your partner and others, and your career.