TY - GEN AB - This volume explores the transition to parenthood from a holistic developmental approach, relating to barriers such as fertility problems and traumatic childbirth, as well as pathways such as positive experiences of pregnancy and childbirth. It presents an extended process, beginning with infertility issues, continuing with subjects pertaining to decisions regarding parenthood, pregnancy and birth, and ending with the early stages of parenthood from a positive psychology perspective. The volume draws on theories of resilience, meaning, terror management, and attachment, and considers psychological, sociological, legal, policy, medical, and therapy issues. It relates to the developmental needs of individuals and couples, as well as to the role played by family, society, and the media, offering a comprehensive in-depth evaluation of the latest topics. AU - Taubman - Ben-Ari, Orit, CN - HQ755.8 DO - 10.1007/978-3-030-24864-2 DO - 10.1007/978-3-030-24 DO - doi ID - 914954 KW - Parenthood KW - Infertility KW - Pregnancy LK - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-030-24864-2 N1 - Includes index. N2 - This volume explores the transition to parenthood from a holistic developmental approach, relating to barriers such as fertility problems and traumatic childbirth, as well as pathways such as positive experiences of pregnancy and childbirth. It presents an extended process, beginning with infertility issues, continuing with subjects pertaining to decisions regarding parenthood, pregnancy and birth, and ending with the early stages of parenthood from a positive psychology perspective. The volume draws on theories of resilience, meaning, terror management, and attachment, and considers psychological, sociological, legal, policy, medical, and therapy issues. It relates to the developmental needs of individuals and couples, as well as to the role played by family, society, and the media, offering a comprehensive in-depth evaluation of the latest topics. SN - 9783030248642 SN - 303024864X T1 - Pathways and barriers to parenthood :existential concerns regarding fertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood / TI - Pathways and barriers to parenthood :existential concerns regarding fertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood / UR - https://univsouthin.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-030-24864-2 ER -