Midwives, Society and Childbirth is the first book to examine midwives' lives and work in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries on a national and international

All cultures are concerned with the business of childbirth, so much so that it can never be described as a purely physiological or even psychological event. Thi

The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more

This book provides an introduction to the sociological study of midwifery. The readings have been selected to highlight the interplay between midwifery and medi

The classic book on home birth. Stories of the experiences of parents and midwives during the birth process plus a technical manual for midwives, nurses, and do