Building families through MAR (medically assisted reproduction), donor conception and surrogacy: Where does this fit into clinical psychology?

Abstract

In the following account, the author reflects on her experiences with individuals and families who have used Medically Assisted Reproduction (MAR) in order to create their families. The article covers some of the history of this constantly developing field, the legislation and regulations in the UK, and some of the inherent complexities. She suggests that Clinical Psychologists need to know more about this area, in order to respond appropriately to those they assess and treat, as in all specialties, issues relating to conception may have a relevance to the issues to be addressed.