Rosemary Mander

Men and Maternity

Sprachen: Englisch. 24,0 cm / 16,1 cm / 1,6 cm ( B/H/T )
EAN 9780415275804
178,70 €
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212 Seiten
April 2004
Routledge

With men becoming increasingly involved in childbearing as obstetricians and, more recently, as fathers, this book, considering the findings of recent research and wider literature argues that the beneficial contribution of men has been taken for granted.

Rosemary Mander

Introduction 1. Cultures and Times 2. The Midwife and Medical Men 3. Fathers and Fatherhood 4. The Labour and the Birth 5. Becoming a Father After the Birth 6. Childbearing and Domestic Violence 7. Men and Loss in Childbearing 8. How to Help - The Midwife's Role 9. Conclusion