When plans to become parents cannot be realized due to a couple's infertility, it is possible to resort to assisted reproduction techniques. However, the physical and emotional stress caused by these techniques may accord pregnancy and parenthood specific characteristics, with yet unknown repercussions. Through this qualitative study, based on interviews with three women in the third trimester of pregnancy, who conceived with the aid of different assisted reproduction techniques, this study aimed to understand the process of becoming a mother in this context. The results were discussed based on the concept of maternal constellation, the understanding of the experience of pregnancy and the notion of stages of conception in infertile couples. The results primarily revealed a fear of losing the baby and feelings of being incapable of having a normal pregnancy, bringing unique challenges to this moment.
Pregnancy; Infertility; Reproductive technology
