Publisher's Synopsis
Based on a three-year study, this book explores infertility from Maori perspectives and provides insights into Maori concepts, views and practices in relation to fertility and infertility. Exploring a variety of fertility and infertility issues, the chapters include traditional stories of fertility, Maori fertility statistics, legal issues impacting non cultural values, traditional adoption, experiences of fertility clinics, and fertility and Maori men. The people interviewed talk about how infertility affects their lives and those of future generations, and their stories confirm the importance of whakapapa and traditional values while facing the introduction of assisted reproductive technologies.
