A collection of lectures by eminent members of the British Psycho-analytical Society. Includes papers on the experience of having a baby, pregnancy and the internal world, pregnancy after stillbirth or neonatal death, and therapeutic intervention for post-partum disturbance.
Exploring the intricate psychic realities and unconscious dynamics among family members, this text delves into how evolving socio-cultural expectations, ethical dilemmas, and biological factors shape familial relationships. It offers a nuanced examination of the interplay between individual psyches and collective family experiences, highlighting the impact of societal changes on personal connections.