Abstract:
The perception of the self as a sexual being is challenged by the
experience of pregnancy. Included in the experience of pregnancy are
issues with perceptions of the self, body image, transition into
motherhood, and reconciliation of the self as a sexual being during
pregnancy. Through a review of the research and other literature, this
article focuses on the perceptions of the self as a sexual being during
the latter stages of pregnancy. Findings are used to make
recommendations for further research and the implications for women
during pregnancy.
