The Incomplete Mother

The Incomplete Mother addresses the complexity of assisted reproduction processes and all their hidden costs, with an underlying thesis: at present, it is not possible to make a truly informed decision before embarking on them. Neither health authorities nor private clinics explain in detail what the process will be like or what its effects may be. The risks of the interventions are minimized and often presented as miraculous. In no case is there information about the emotional effects or the consequences these treatments can have on the life of a couple, on the people undergoing them, or on their surroundings.

A collective and masterfully written book that gathers testimonies, news, and excerpts around a visceral account of the experience of loss. It seeks to understand the emotional dimensions of reproduction, the reality of assisted reproduction, and its social implications.

With more than fifty testimonies, a beautiful and moving book that invites reflection.