Birth Without Doctors
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Birth Without Doctors
Author: Jacqueline Vincent-Priya
language: en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date: 2013-11-05
Most women giving birth in rural communities throughout the Third World cannot enjoy the ''benefits'' of modern medical assistance. They are usually too expensive and too far away. This book is the result of journeys and conversations between the author, traditional midwives and mothers which took place over several years in Malaysia and Indonesia. It describes traditional birthing practices and the communities in which they have arisen. For normal births the safety record is impressive, but so too is the reassurance of ritual and the incorporation of birthing into family and society. It is interesting to discover that many practices are based not only on religious understandings but also on sound herbal medical precautions. The book's point is not merely to demonstrate the skill of the traditional midwives, nor even to challenge what seems to be the medical view that pregnancy is an illness, but to give an insight into worlds where ''barefoot'' midwifery is the norm. Originally published in 1991
Birth Without Doctors
Author: Jacqueline Vincent-Priya
language: en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date: 2013-11-05
Most women giving birth in rural communities throughout the Third World cannot enjoy the ''benefits'' of modern medical assistance. They are usually too expensive and too far away. This book is the result of journeys and conversations between the author, traditional midwives and mothers which took place over several years in Malaysia and Indonesia. It describes traditional birthing practices and the communities in which they have arisen. For normal births the safety record is impressive, but so too is the reassurance of ritual and the incorporation of birthing into family and society. It is interesting to discover that many practices are based not only on religious understandings but also on sound herbal medical precautions. The book's point is not merely to demonstrate the skill of the traditional midwives, nor even to challenge what seems to be the medical view that pregnancy is an illness, but to give an insight into worlds where ''barefoot'' midwifery is the norm. Originally published in 1991
The Best Country to Give Birth?
Author: Linda Bryder
language: en
Publisher: Auckland University Press
Release Date: 2023-11-09
A critical examination of maternity care in Aotearoa New Zealand from 1970 to 2022. Is New Zealand truly the best country to give birth? Linda Bryder delves into the history of maternity care, exposing the political influences that have shaped midwifery, homebirth, and hospital practices. This comprehensive study explores the unique circumstances in Aotearoa New Zealand, where the voices of mothers, midwives, and even their babies, have shaped the evolution of childbirth services. Discover the complex interplay of autonomy, safety, and consumer choice as Bryder navigates the debates surrounding medical intervention, training standards, and cultural sensitivity. Uncover the untold stories behind the reforms. Understand the challenges faced by midwives and mothers. Gain insights into the future of maternity care. Linda Bryder, a renowned historian, provides an insightful and meticulously researched account that will ignite discussion and reshape perceptions of childbirth in Aotearoa New Zealand.