This book gives an overview on the process of
becoming a parent after infertility and assisted
reproductive treatment (ART). Infertility is a deeply
wounding experience, and couples who attend ART have
to go through a long-lasting procedure of
investigations and treatments with unsure results.
Not surprisingly, psychological distress is commonly
experienced by these couples. This is of special
importance, as the early environment of the baby
consists of the mother and the father and their
relationship with each other. Their well-being is of
utmost importance for the development of a safe and
stable relational environment for the baby to grow
up.
becoming a parent after infertility and assisted
reproductive treatment (ART). Infertility is a deeply
wounding experience, and couples who attend ART have
to go through a long-lasting procedure of
investigations and treatments with unsure results.
Not surprisingly, psychological distress is commonly
experienced by these couples. This is of special
importance, as the early environment of the baby
consists of the mother and the father and their
relationship with each other. Their well-being is of
utmost importance for the development of a safe and
stable relational environment for the baby to grow
up.