Late Maternity: From Awareness of the Desire to the Decision to Be a Mother

Abstract

This study is part of a broader investigation that aims to understand the transition process of women in late maternity. Methodology: Grounded Theory using semi-structured interviews, Photovoice and field notes. The results are presented in two categories: «Awareness of the desire to be a mother» and «Choosing the right moment». Conclusion: In this process the identity of the participants was changed from a questioned identity to a planned identity adjusting the old, independent and organized self around their own needs, highlighting the positive aspects and abolishing the negative ones.