Expecting a child conceived by medically assisted reproduction in the context of infertility: A qualitative case study of the experience of pregnant women and their partners

For pregnant women and their partners, pregnancy after infertility-related MAR is fraught with paradoxical emotions and marked by challenging parental identity construction. Social and family recognition of their journey influences how they navigate the transitional period of pregnancy and project themselves into their parental role. Personalised, empathetic support from healthcare professionals is essential to support them during pregnancy and facilitate their transition to parenthood.