Özet:

This study carried out to determine the effect of the sex of the fetus on the role of motherhood and the ideas concerning pregnancy. Research in Akşehir 1-31 January 2012, the first- and second-line health care centers reached 120 pregnant women who agreed to participate in the study was carried out. Data were collected using a questionnaire prepared by the researchers. Data evaluated as percentage. The average age of the women was 26.1 ± 2.5. 35% of the women were primary school graduates, 46.7% were high school graduates, 91.7% percent were housewives, 57.5% have nuclear family. 76.7% of the pregnant women were of planned pregnancy, 39.2% were the first of gestation. 40% of women knew that male infants. 21.7% of the pregnant women were of the sex of the fetus change the stated desire to continue the pregnancy. 88.3% of the pregnant women thirds of the desired sex of the fetus why there is connecting destiny, 57.5% did not want to know the sex of the fetus. Adopt the role of motherhood pregnant before having a baby after birth is a factor that facilitates harmony. Sex of the fetus is not a problem to take action, should not be perceived as such by the community. Primarily on gender equality expectant pregnant women health workers, their families and the whole society should try to raise awareness.

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