Abstract

SILVA, Bruno Moraes da et al. Narratives about the impact of assisted reproductive technologies on the experience of pregnancy. Psicol. rev. (Belo Horizonte) [online]. 2020, vol.26, n.3, pp. 857-878. ISSN 1677-1168.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5752/P.1678-9563.2020v26n3p857-878.

The aim of this study was to investigate the narratives of women who conceived with the help of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), and the impact of this treatment on the experience of pregnancy. Twenty-four women in the third trimester of pregnancy, all subjected to different ART, were interviewed. Data were submitted and evaluated using narrative analysis. Topics such a greater appreciation of pregnancy because of the treatment, the fear of losing the baby, the possibility of having twins, the social prejudice against ART, and the attempts to naturalize this experience were highlighted. The explicit non-recognition of the treatment’s impact stood out. However, the participants expressed this impact when reporting feelings and expectations in their narratives. The results suggest the importance of a mental health professional taking part in this process.

Keywords : Reproductive technology; Infertility; Pregnancy; Motherhood; Narratives.

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