ТРАНЗИЦИЈА НА ЖЕНАТА КОН МАЈЧИНСТВО – МАТРЕСЦЕНЦИЈА

Abstract

This paper aims to introduce and thoroughly describe the period of women’s transition to motherhood (matrescence). To gain a more comprehensive insight into the transition to motherhood, we begin with a historical overview and development of the term, and then consider a series of changes in different domains during this transition. It is noted that the changes reflect the complexity and intensity of changes as in the period of adolescence. Its relevance in contemporary research is discussed and directions and recommendations for future research are offered.