The desire of parenting: new scenarios in an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) clinic and psychological reflections on heterologous fertilization
Title | The desire of parenting: new scenarios in an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) clinic and psychological reflections on heterologous fertilization |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | Menichetti S, Bertucci V |
Journal | Interdisciplinary Journal of Family Studies |
Volume | 22 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 17-33 |
Date Published | 11/2017 |
Publisher | Padova University Press |
Place Published | Padova, IT |
ISSN Number | 2282-2011 |
Keywords | Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), Couple Relationship, Gamete Donation, Parent/Child Relationship, Parenthood |
Abstract | The purpose of this article is to explore, in line with Italian legislation on heterologous fertilization, a series of psychological factors that are involved in this technique and its impact on the couple relationship, on the fears connected to it and on the future relationship with the child. Furthermore, clinical reflections concerning the differences between man and woman in heterologous fertilization and the aspects concerning the choice to conceal or reveal the child's biological origin have been addressed. The conclusions presented here contribute to the discussion by launching ideas for reflection of future clinical research in relation to the development of the relationship between the child, the donor and the parents and the motivation behind offering the gametes. |