This master's thesis explores the psychosocial aspects of the transition to motherhood and sheds light on women's experiences of their partner relationships following the birth of their first child. The primary research objective was to identify how women experience this transition and which factors they perceive as crucial for establishing a balance between their new maternal role and the dynamics of their partnership. The theoretical part highlights the influence of social norms, media representations of motherhood, gender differences, and the position of contemporary women within the context of parenthood. The empirical part of the study is based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative component enables the identification of the prevalence of certain attitudes and experiences, as well as the establishment of correlations between individual variables. The qualitative component includes an analysis of responses to an open-ended question, in which participants offered advice to women embarking on motherhood for the first time. Based on coding, seven thematic categories were identified, highlighting key areas of experience: preparation for change, the decision to have a child, self-care, partner support, the importance of social networks, the deconstruction of idealised images of motherhood, and the role of knowledge as a form of empowerment. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychosocial needs of women in early motherhood and underscore the importance of comprehensive support during this sensitive life period.
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