As noted in the findings, initially, the mothers were
unsure and uncertain Because the situation was unfamiliar
to them, they had nothing with which to compare their assessments and experiences Some mothers, intuitively,
felt all was not well with their child — only to have
their concerns minimized Feedback from doctors and
even family members led mothers to believe that they were
over-protective or overly concerned Because their concerns
were not legitimated, they felt frustrated, confused
and uncertain