A KRISTEVAN BIRTH IN ANALYSIS: CASE MATERIAL EXPOUNDS THE DELIVERANCE OF PSYCHIC FREEDOM THROUGH MATERNAL EROTICISM.

Maternal eroticism is explored as an etiological agent in the birth of psychic freedom. Pre-Oedipal functioning is revealed in an otherwise sophisticated patient, with pseudo maturity concretized in virginity. Themes of pregnancy, early infant care and breastfeeding repeatedly erupt in the analysis with a predominantly erotic transference-countertransference. Waves of abjection in the treatment, culminating in the analyst's pregnancy, are emphasized in the development of independent thought and Oedipal operations. Family of origin impressions convey deadened sexuality in the analysand's mother, consistent with Kristevan theory. In contrast, the analyst's own desire for a baby is explored as an enigmatic signifier and developmental catalyst. Cournut-Janin's description of maternal cathexis of the female child's body is noted in the treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]