THE DESIRE
(work in progress)For some women motherhood is a powerful
desire. Today infertility rates have increased
and women are waiting longer before attempting pregnancy. Therefore, more and
more babies are born through Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), making
fertility treatments a part of our daily lives. Since the first test-tube baby
in 1978 there has been more than 8 millions births conceived through fertility
treatments, yet the main conversation around this topic remains on the political
and ethical controversies. Heterosexual couples, same-sex or single women, who
should have access to the treatment? This is an ongoing battle deferring
dramatically from country to country. However, what is it like to actually go
through any of these treatments? How does it personally affect them on a
psychological, physical and emotional level? The aim of this project is to
focus on the intimate story of the women who impart on this journey. It’s an
inward dive into the self-reflective aspect that women take on, illustrating
their emotional rollercoaster ride. Some are successful, some are not, some
give up after the first try, and some insist and try several treatments. No
matter their situation, perseverance or results, they all agree that it has
been one of the most difficult experiences they have done in their lives.
