Academic Catalog 2024-25

PSY 3043 Psychology of Pregnancy

This course will explore the experience of pregnancy from both psychological and systems theory perspectives. We will examine the history and the psychology of pregnancy and birth practices in America. We will discuss issues such as high risk pregnancy, still birth, prematurity, postpartum depression, cultural issues and expectations, among others. This course will require students to think critically about the societal complexities of pregnancy and the transition to parenthood

Credits

1.00 unit