Birth as an American rite of passage

Description:

Why do so many American women allow themselves to become enmeshed in the standardized routines of technocratic childbirth--routines that can be insensitive, unnecessary, and even unhealthy? Anthropologist Robbie Davis-Floyd first addressed these questions in the 1992 edition. Her new preface to this 2003 edition of a book that has been read, applauded, and loved by women all over the world, makes it clear that the issues surrounding childbirth remain as controversial as ever.--Publisher description.

subjects: Childbirth,  Holistic Health,  Labor,  Pregnancy,  Psychological aspects,  Psychological aspects of Childbirth,  Rites and ceremonies,  Social aspects,  Social aspects of Childbirth,  Psychologische aspecten,  Rites et ce re monies,  Geboorte,  Ritual,  Aspect social,  Accouchement,  Rites et coutumes,  Obstetric Labor,  History,  Geburt,  Naissance,  Aspect psychologique,  Holistic medicine,  Overgangsriten,  Obstetrics,  Obstetric Delivery,  Cultural Anthropology,  Childbirth, psychological aspects,  Labor (obstetrics),  Rites et cérémonies,  HEALTH & FITNESS / Pregnancy & Childbirth,  SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General

Places: United States