Pregnancy and Birth - A Reference Handbook

"A thoughtful look at issues confronting pregnant Americans." - Library Journal Pregnancy and Birth: A Reference Handbook provides students with information on how pregnancy and giving are transformative events at individual, family, and societal levels. This handbook is a person-centered reference book on pregnancy and childbirth in the USA. The medicalization of pregnancy and childbirth is a theme; however, primary emphasis is on the historical and contemporary significance of the Midwifery Model of Care and how that can improve outcomes for all. 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 on topics such as surrogacy, doulas, and adoption. The remaining chapters provide students with profiles, data and documents, resources, a chronology, and a glossary. This book is accessible to high school and undergraduate researchers, as well as general-interest readers curious about the topic.

Product details

• Authors: Keisha L Goode, Keisha L. Goode, Barbara Katz Rothman, Rothman Barbara Katz
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 26.06.2025
• EAN: 9798765167106
• ISBN: 9798765167106
• No. of pages: 344
• Series: Contemporary World Issues
• Subjects: Guides > Health; HEALTH & FITNESS / Pregnancy & Childbirth, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, HEALTH & FITNESS / Women's Health, Women's health, Women’s health, Pregnancy, birth & baby care, Gender studies: women, Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice and issues, Gender studies: women and girls, Birth control, contraception, family planning