Baby Bump Envy

Women who decide to begin the journey of medically assisted reproduction, or those who consider starting it, live in a condition of loneliness in the face of the fear of never becoming mothers, of not being part of the social fabric in which they would like to live, of not being able to make their parents grandparents. This self-help manual, written by a psychoanalyst, aims to provide support with useful information for managing negative emotions, moments of stress, waiting for the crucial stages of the journey, and relationship difficulties with a partner.

Each chapter of the volume is divided into two parts: the first presents hypothetical stories of some couples who analyze the way in which the protagonists describe their feelings; the second, conceived as a self-help resource, explains in a clear and precise way the most common psychological difficulties in the process of medically assisted reproduction, and provides practical tools for overcoming negative thoughts and facing moments of crisis. The practical part of the various chapters is accompanied by worksheets and diagrams that guide you in applying the indications provided.

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This volume, which is aimed at women seeking a pregnancy with medically assisted reproduction procedures, can also be useful for family members to better understand the needs of the woman who undergoes assisted fertilization.