... to children whom they have cared for during the first months and years of life. According to J. Robertson in his book A Baby in the Family: Loving and Being Loved, individuals may have from three hundred to four hundred acquaintances in there lifetimes, but at any one time there are only ... through the thinning abdominal wall" (Mercer 31). It might be argued that the length of breastfeeding is not a valid assessment of the strength of bond between mother and infant since it is culture bound. According to Violet Oaklander in Windows to our Children, too many variables influence a woman...

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... alienated nor dehumanized because she is not separated from her child and she can experience pregnancy and childbirth the same way as normal parents because her bond with the child is maintained by acting as another mother of the child. Even though the argument is valid, I find it unsound. First, the ... authors must assume that the surrogate will bond with the child forever by claiming that the surrogate will not be alienated if she plays an active role in the child's life as a second mother ... . However, since surrogacy is still a controversial issue, we can never overlook potential ...

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... loss and depression. (Acoca & Austin, 1996) Finally women's correctional institutions do not assist these women to take charge of and improve their reproductive health. "They fail to provide basic family planning services regarding contraception, abortion, and general reproductive education and counseling. When these services are available, they are not provided in a comprehensive or consistent matter" (Acoca & Austin, 1996). ... the daily routine. If they stray, they are returned to prison and separated form their child. These kinds of programs are very important because they allow youn...

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... fulfil this prospect. Not having the ability to conceive or adopt a child can be a heart-wrenching experience for those who really want a family. Fortunately, alternatives exist for sterile couples such as foster homes and adoption. But another method that some people have chosen has caused great ... very rewarding later on in life? The whole point of being a mother requires actually going through the labor process; it creates a certain bond between the baby and its mother. Not the intended mother: the biological mother, as the real mother goes through the painful process of pregnancy ....

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