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Men and Maternity (Hardcover)
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Men and Maternity (Hardcover)
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Since the development of modern medicine, men have become
increasingly involved in childbearing as obstetricians and, more
recently, as fathers. Childbearing has been revolutionized due, in
no small part, to the involvement of men. "Men and Maternity"
argues that the beneficial contribution of men has been taken for
granted. Certain changes to childbearing practice have resulted,
which, together with men's involvement, have been encouraged
without any reference to evidence and without adequate opportunity
for reflection.
Considering the findings of recent research and wider literature,
and using qualitative research with mothers "Men and Maternity"
traces the beginning of men's involvement in childbearing to
practicing interventionist medicine. The author discusses the
medicalization of childbirth due to the increased involvement of
medical practitioners and highlights the risks to mother and child
of unnecessary interventions. Additionally, the book examines the
difficulties men experience with childbirth, giving particular
attention to challenging situations such as fathers' grief.
Analyzing the taken-for-granted assumptions about the beneficial
contribution men make to childbearing, both as practitioners and as
fathers, "Men and Maternity "asks whether there may also be
disadvantages to men's involvement.
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