
The Dignity of Labour?
A Study of Childbearing and Induction
Ann Cartwright(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 1. April 2024
Book
Hardback
190 pages
978-1-032-71903-0 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1979, this study looks at the experience of childbearing from three viewpoints: first and foremost from that of the childbearing women; but in addition it considers the views and experiences of midwives and consultant obstetricians.It examines the proportion of induced labours and questions who is induced, when, where and why and how. Comparisons are then made between induced and non-induced labours of mothers' experiences of labour and delivery and then of the babies conditions and the early relationships between the mothers and babies. Women's views of their experiences, their attitudes to the information they were given, and their choice for treatment at further pregnancies are then examined.In the final chapter induction policies and practices are reviewed in the light of women's reactions to their experiences. The implications of the findings are discussed in relation to other innovatory and interventionist procedures and in the context of the women's movement.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Adult education, General, and Postgraduate
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
140 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-71903-0 (9781032719030)
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Person
Ann Cartwright
Content
Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction 2. What is Induction? Who is Induced? Why? and When? 3. Still Birth and Induction 4. Induced and Non-Induced Labour and Delivery 5. Mother and Baby 6. Mothers' Information, Views, and Choices 7. Views and Experiences of Obstetricians 8. Views and Experiences of Midwives 9. Discussion. Appendixes. References. Index.