Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage
Weaving ancient wisdom with modern knowledge
Published on 27. February 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
358 pages
978-0-6450025-0-8 (ISBN)
Description
In this book, Rachel Reed weaves history, science and research with the experiences of women and care providers to create a holistic, evidence-based framework for understanding birth.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
506 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-6450025-0-8 (9780645002508)
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Dr Rachel Reed is an author, educator, researcher and international speaker. Her focus is childbirth physiology, care provider practice and women's rights (and rites). Rachel has published widely in journals, magazines, and books. As a researcher, Rachel studies women's experiences of birth and the influence of care provider interactions. Her work is cited in evidence-based guidelines and textbooks that inform clinical practice. Rachel is an experienced educator who has designed and implemented midwifery degree programs in academia and delivered workshops nationally and internationally. Her current focus is on creating online, evidence-based education resources. As a midwife, Rachel attended many births in various settings and circumstances. Rachel is originally from the North East of England but now lives in a forest in Australia surrounded by noisy wildlife.