In Vitro Fertilization And Genetics
In Vitro Fertilization and Genetics:
Their effects on Maternal Emotions
Alyssa Bartel
Rowan College at Gloucester County
Author Note Alyssa Bartel, Nursing Student, Allied Health Department, Rowan College at Gloucester County. Contact: abartel@students.rcgc.edu Abstract
This paper explores the links between In Vitro Fertilization and Genetics, focusing on their effects on maternal emotions. Throughout this paper, seven different sources are explored and compared with their views on the psychological effects and mechanical issues presented through this type of fertilization. Most are unaware of the large correlation between fertility issues and depression. Most women see it as a failure, something that makes them less of a …show more content…
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Their effects on Maternal Emotions
Alyssa Bartel
Rowan College at Gloucester County
Author Note Alyssa Bartel, Nursing Student, Allied Health Department, Rowan College at Gloucester County. Contact: abartel@students.rcgc.edu Abstract
This paper explores the links between In Vitro Fertilization and Genetics, focusing on their effects on maternal emotions. Throughout this paper, seven different sources are explored and compared with their views on the psychological effects and mechanical issues presented through this type of fertilization. Most are unaware of the large correlation between fertility issues and depression. Most women see it as a failure, something that makes them less of a …show more content…
(2012). In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Side Effects and Risks. Retrieved February 06, 2016, from http://americanpregnancy.org/infertility/in-vitro-fertilization/
Clay, R. A. (2006, September). Battling the Self-blame of Infertility. Retrieved February 06, 2016, from http://www.apa.org/monitor/sep06/self-blame.aspx
Feldman, R. S. (2014). Discovering the life span (3rd ed.). Pearson.
Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. (2006, August 29). Human Reproduction Update. Retrieved February 06, 2016, from http://humupd.oxfordjournals.org/content/13/1/27.full
Storck, S & Zieve, D., MD., MD. (2014, March 11). In vitro fertilization (IVF): MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. Retrieved February 06, 2016, from https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007279.htm
Center for Genetics and Society. (n.d.). CGS : About Human Germline Gene Editing. Retrieved February 07, 2016, from http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=8711
Thompson, D. (2016, February 04). Could IVF Raise Children's Odds for Blood Cancer? Retrieved February 05, 2016, from