Pushing for Midwives: Homebirth Mothers and the Reproductive Rights Movement

Autor*innen

• Christa Craven

Parameter

• 232 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Ethnographie
• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Mutterschaft & Elternschaft

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The book explores the revival of midwifery in America, detailing its historical decline and subsequent resurgence. It examines the cultural, social, and political factors that contributed to this re-emergence, highlighting the role of midwives in women's health and childbirth practices. Through personal narratives and historical accounts, the author sheds light on the evolving perceptions of midwifery and its significance in contemporary society, advocating for its recognition and integration within the healthcare system.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Paperback