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To be at the birth of a baby is special, yet there is an increasing
secularisation and reliance on technology in contemporary maternity
care, particularly in the western context. Through exploration of
experiences at birth this book explores joy at birth, which is
often ignored and overlooked beyond the activities that help to
ensure survival. This book draws on a collection of stories of
birth from mothers, birth partners, obstetricians and midwives,
that demonstrate joy at birth across professional groups and in
different types of births and locations with or without
technological interventions. Each chapter introduces stories of joy
that highlight embodied, spatial and relational meanings. Employing
the Heideggerian notion of a human being, it sketches out an
ontological focus that draws our gaze to the everyday
taken-for-granted ways of being at birth. Based on phenomenological
experiential data and rigorous interpretive analysis underpinned by
seminal philosophical writings, this book calls for readers to
attend to the wholeness of birth in all situations and at all
births in ways not attempted before. It will be of great interest
to midwives, and those working in and studying maternity,
obstetrics and neonatology, as well as social and medical
anthropology, sociology, cultural, organisational and clinical
psychology and spirituality.
Mindfulness in the Birth Sphere draws together and critically
appraises a raft of emerging research around mindfulness in
healthcare, looking especially at its relevance to pregnancy and
childbirth. Divided into three parts, this reflective book: *
Investigates the phenomena of mindfulness through discussions of
neuroscience, an indigenous worldview and research methods. *
Develops the concept of mindfulness for use in practice with
women/and babies across the continuum of childbirth. It includes
chapters on birth environments, intrapartum care, mental health,
fertility, breastfeeding and parenting among others. * Explores
mindfulness as a tool for birth practitioners and educators,
promoting self-care, resilience and compassion. Each chapter
discusses specific research, evidence and experiences of
mindfulness, including practical advice and an example of a
mindfulness practice. This is an essential read for all those
interested in mindfulness in connection to pregnancy and
childbirth, including midwives, doulas, doctors and birth
activists, whether involved in practice, research or education.
This book explores how, why and when hermeneutic phenomenology can
be used as a methodology in health and social research. Providing
actual examples of doing robust hermeneutic phenomenology and a
focus on praxis, the book demonstrates how philosophical or
theoretical notions can inform, enrich and enhance our research
projects. The chapters offer examples of many different research
designs and interpretive decisions in order to illustrate the
unbounded and creative nature of this type of inquiry, whilst also
demonstrating the trustworthiness of the scientific processes
adopted. The chapter authors invite the reader on a unique journey
that highlights how they made individual and tailored decisions
throughout their projects, emphasising the challenges and joys they
encountered. This book is a valuable resource for all students and
academics who wish to explore the meaningfulness of human lived
experiences across the multitude of phenomena in health and social
care.
To be at the birth of a baby is special, yet there is an increasing
secularisation and reliance on technology in contemporary maternity
care, particularly in the western context. Through exploration of
experiences at birth this book explores joy at birth, which is
often ignored and overlooked beyond the activities that help to
ensure survival. This book draws on a collection of stories of
birth from mothers, birth partners, obstetricians and midwives,
that demonstrate joy at birth across professional groups and in
different types of births and locations with or without
technological interventions. Each chapter introduces stories of joy
that highlight embodied, spatial and relational meanings. Employing
the Heideggerian notion of a human being, it sketches out an
ontological focus that draws our gaze to the everyday
taken-for-granted ways of being at birth. Based on phenomenological
experiential data and rigorous interpretive analysis underpinned by
seminal philosophical writings, this book calls for readers to
attend to the wholeness of birth in all situations and at all
births in ways not attempted before. It will be of great interest
to midwives, and those working in and studying maternity,
obstetrics and neonatology, as well as social and medical
anthropology, sociology, cultural, organisational and clinical
psychology and spirituality.
Mindfulness in the Birth Sphere draws together and critically
appraises a raft of emerging research around mindfulness in
healthcare, looking especially at its relevance to pregnancy and
childbirth. Divided into three parts, this reflective book: *
Investigates the phenomena of mindfulness through discussions of
neuroscience, an indigenous worldview and research methods. *
Develops the concept of mindfulness for use in practice with
women/and babies across the continuum of childbirth. It includes
chapters on birth environments, intrapartum care, mental health,
fertility, breastfeeding and parenting among others. * Explores
mindfulness as a tool for birth practitioners and educators,
promoting self-care, resilience and compassion. Each chapter
discusses specific research, evidence and experiences of
mindfulness, including practical advice and an example of a
mindfulness practice. This is an essential read for all those
interested in mindfulness in connection to pregnancy and
childbirth, including midwives, doulas, doctors and birth
activists, whether involved in practice, research or education.
Highlighting aspects of birth often taken for granted, ignored or
left silenced, this book questions the art and meaning of
childbirth. Addressing spirituality in and around the start of life
from a variety of thought-provoking perspectives, it examines the
apparent paradox of impersonal biomedical-technocratic systems
operating alongside the meaningful experiences encountered by those
involved. Themes covered include: Notions of holism and
spirituality, culture, religion and spirituality Childbirth
significance at societal level Spiritual care in maternity care
provision Birth environment, mood, space and place Spiritual
experience of all those involved, including health professionals
Spiritual experience when birth is complex and challenging When
birth and death are juxtaposed. Although there is considerable
literature on spirituality at the end of life, this is the only
book that draws together a global and multidisciplinary selection
of academic researchers and practitioners to reflect on
spirituality at the start of life. Each chapter explores the
relevant theoretical background and makes links to practice, using
case studies from research and practice. The chapters conclude by
discussing: how spiritual care is, and should be, provided in this
context; what practice approaches are beneficial; cross-cultural
perspectives; and future directions for research. It is an
important read for all those interested in childbirth, maternity
care, social science perspectives on health and illness, and
spirituality.
Highlighting aspects of birth often taken for granted, ignored or
left silenced, this book questions the art and meaning of
childbirth. Addressing spirituality in and around the start of life
from a variety of thought-provoking perspectives, it examines the
apparent paradox of impersonal biomedical-technocratic systems
operating alongside the meaningful experiences encountered by those
involved. Themes covered include: Notions of holism and
spirituality, culture, religion and spirituality Childbirth
significance at societal level Spiritual care in maternity care
provision Birth environment, mood, space and place Spiritual
experience of all those involved, including health professionals
Spiritual experience when birth is complex and challenging When
birth and death are juxtaposed. Although there is considerable
literature on spirituality at the end of life, this is the only
book that draws together a global and multidisciplinary selection
of academic researchers and practitioners to reflect on
spirituality at the start of life. Each chapter explores the
relevant theoretical background and makes links to practice, using
case studies from research and practice. The chapters conclude by
discussing: how spiritual care is, and should be, provided in this
context; what practice approaches are beneficial; cross-cultural
perspectives; and future directions for research. It is an
important read for all those interested in childbirth, maternity
care, social science perspectives on health and illness, and
spirituality.
60 classic and unique recipes for probiotic-rich ferments such as
sauerkraut, pickled veggies, salsas, kimchi, sourdough, jun tea,
and more! Fermenting, in the simplest definition, is changing food
into a healthier version of itself—a version that basically stays
fresh, forever. Sounds kind of magical, doesn’t it? It kind of
is. Fermenting is what happens when you mix two things together:
food and salt. As soon as food and salt are combined, they wake up
microbes—bacteria and yeast that are living in and on the
food. This book explores a specific type of fermentation: raw
pickling or live-fermentation. Live-fermented foods are the
healthiest to eat and easiest to make. Live-fermentation is simpler
than canning and the food lasts longer than freezing. This
technique saves time and energy, as it cuts down on heating and
cooking. Live-fermented foods do not require refrigeration. Plus,
they can stay fresh indefinitely. Â In addition to saving
energy costs, fermenting increases a food’s health benefits.
Live-fermented foods are healthier than their original raw
products. Vital nutrients and vitamins—often destroyed with
heating—are not only kept alive, but improved. And other
nutrients are actually created during fermentation. Susan Crowther
and Julie Fallone offer step-by-step instructions for pickling and
fermenting all kinds of produce from carrots to garlic to sweet
potatoes, plus offers recipes for Live-Fermented Hot Sauce,
Fermented Hot Honey, and more unique and healthy goodies. Readers
will also find recipes for kombucha, jun tea, and other probiotic
drinks. Finally, there's an abundance of recipes for incorporating
your probiotic-rich ferments into other recipes, such as Healthier
Hummus, Jun Sourdough Bread, Cultured Muffins, and even . . . wait
for it . . . Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake! Â
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