In the Waiting. . 

Area of Science:

• This work falls within the scope of women's health and maternal psychology.

Background:

• Pregnancy represents a significant life event, often accompanied by profound psychological and identity shifts.
• The experience of pregnancy encompasses a spectrum of emotions, from initial surprise to the anticipation of motherhood.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the multifaceted journey of pregnancy and its impact on maternal identity.
• To honor the emotional and psychological resilience demonstrated by expectant mothers.

Main Methods:

• A narrative and poetic exploration of the pregnancy experience.
• Qualitative reflection on the emotional landscape of anticipation and transformation.

Main Results:

• The discovery of pregnancy initiates a profound shift in self-perception and identity.
• Pregnancy is depicted as a period of simultaneous creation—a child and a mother are born.

Conclusions:

• The maternal journey is characterized by courage, navigating periods of uncertainty and hope.
• Pregnancy fosters a unique transformation, birthing both a new life and a new maternal self.