Pregnancy and Birth: A Reference Handbook - Paperback

by Keisha L. Goode (Author), Barbara Katz Rothman (Author)

"A thoughtful look at issues confronting pregnant Americans." - Library Journal

Pregnancy and Birth: A Reference Handbook provides students with information on how pregnancy and giving are transformative events at individual, family, and societal levels.

This handbook is a person-centered reference book on pregnancy and childbirth in the USA. The medicalization of pregnancy and childbirth is a theme; however, primary emphasis is on the historical and contemporary significance of the Midwifery Model of Care and how that can improve outcomes for all.

The volume opens with a background and history of the topic, followed by a chapter on related problems, controversies, and solutions. A Perspectives chapter contains essays from a variety of individuals on topics such as surrogacy, doulas, and adoption. The remaining chapters provide students with profiles, data and documents, resources, a chronology, and a glossary. This book is accessible to high school and undergraduate researchers, as well as general-interest readers curious about the topic.

Author Biography

Keisha L. Goode, PhD, is visiting assistant professor of sociology at the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, USA.

Barbara Katz Rothman, PhD, is professor of sociology at the City University of New York, USA.