Men and maternity / Rosemary Mander.
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TextPublication details: London : Routledge, 2004.Description: vii, 201 p. ; 24 cmISBN: - 9780415275873 (pbk.) :
- 9780415275804 (hbk.) :
- 9780415275873
- Childbirth -- Social aspects
- Childbirth -- History
- Obstetrics -- History
- Midwifery -- History
- Fatherhood -- Social aspects
- Fathers -- Psychology
- Fathers -- Attitudes
- Men -- Attitudes
- Family and Relationships
- Midwifery
- Medical sociology
- Social & cultural history
- Gender studies: men & boys
- Social & cultural anthropology
- Sociology: family & relationships
- Birthing methods
- 306.8742 MAN
- RG652 .M36 2004
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Loan | TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection | 306.8742 MAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 205385 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-198) and index.
1.Culture and time -- 2.The midwife and medical men -- 3.Fathers and fatherhood -- 4.The labour and the birth -- 5.The reality of fatherhhod after the birth -- 6.Childbearing and domestic violence -- 7.Men and loss in childhood -- 8.How to help - the midwife\'s role -- 9.Conclusion.
Men are now much more involved in childbearing, both as medical practitioners and as partners. This book traces the increase of male involvement in childbearing and considers the benefits or otherwise of male participation.