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Pregnancy and Birth: A Reference Handbook is a woman-centered reference book on pregnancy and childbirth in the United States. The medicalization of pregnancy and childbirth is a theme; however, primary emphasis is on the historical and contemporary significance of alternatives to medicalization pro...

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Main Authors: Goode, Keisha L. (Author), Rothman, Barbara Katz (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, [2021]
Series:Contemporary world issues.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Pregnancy and Birth: A Reference Handbook is a woman-centered reference book on pregnancy and childbirth in the United States. The medicalization of pregnancy and childbirth is a theme; however, primary emphasis is on the historical and contemporary significance of alternatives to medicalization provided by the Midwifery Model of Care and how that can improve outcomes for all, but especially underserved women. The volume opens with a background and history of the topic, followed by a chapter on related problems, controversies, and solutions. A Perspectives chapter contains essays from a variety of individuals who are invested in the topic of pregnancy and birth. The remaining chapters provide students with additional information, such as profiles, data and documents, resources, a chronology, and a glossary. This book is accessible to high school and college-level researchers, as well as general-interest readers curious about the topic.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 323 pages : illustrations, maps).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1440869227
9781440869228

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