Confinement - The Hidden History of Maternal Bodies in Nineteenth-Century Britain (Hardcover)

During the nineteenth century, having children was frequently viewed as women's central function and destiny - and yet the pregnant or postnatal body, as well as the birthing room, is almost entirely absent from public discourses and most written histories of the period. Confinement: The Hidden History of Maternal Bodies in Nineteenth-Century Britain corrects this omission by examining stories of pregnancy and motherhood across this period. Drawing on letters, diaries, newspapers, coroner's reports and hospital archives as well as medical advice, literature and art, Jessica Cox charts the maternal experiences of nineteenth-century women, exploring fertility, pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth, maternal mortality, unwanted pregnancies, infant loss, breastfeeding, and postnatal bodies and minds. From the royal family to inhabitants of the workhouse, this fascinating history reveals what motherhood was truly like for the women of nineteenth-century Britain.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2023
Authors:	Jessica Cox
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-7509-9857-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Advice on parenting > Pregnancy, birth & baby care Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	0-7509-9857-1
Barcode:	9780750998574

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