Long Awaited Stork

Addresses the special needs of those who become parents after a prolonged period of infertility, whether it be by adoption, surrogacy or in vitro fertilization. Such parents often face more anxiety during pregnancy and the adoption process and feelings of loss and inadequacy after the baby's arrival. Originally published in 1990.

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For the hundreds of thousands of people who become parents after experiencing infertility, expectations of parenthood - often idealized during the long wait - are seldom met. Frequently, with the joy and satisfaction brought about by a successful pregnancy or adoption, come negative feelings and magnified fears of losing the baby. This book takes a sensitive look at the unique dilemmas faced by this vulnerable group. Including personal stories of men and women who have undergone the same unsettling process, it gives couples the information, advice and support they need to cope with the stresses and realities of patenting following infertility.