Birth matters : a midwife's manifesta /
Gaskin, Ina May.
Birth matters : a midwife's manifesta / Ina May Gaskin. - Seven Stories Press 1st ed. - New York : Seven Stories Press, c2011. - xii, 250 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
The importance of birth and birth stories -- Second-wave feminism, birth, and motherhood -- Sexuality and birth -- A brief look at the history of midwives and medical men -- Technology and empowerment -- Gathering the power of sisterhood -- What's a father-to-be to do? -- My vision for the future -- The kind of obstetrics I miss, and its great defenders.
9781583229279 (pbk.)
2011001677
Natural childbirth.
Labor (Obstetrics)
Midwifery.
RG661 / .G375 2011
618.4/5
Birth matters : a midwife's manifesta / Ina May Gaskin. - Seven Stories Press 1st ed. - New York : Seven Stories Press, c2011. - xii, 250 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
The importance of birth and birth stories -- Second-wave feminism, birth, and motherhood -- Sexuality and birth -- A brief look at the history of midwives and medical men -- Technology and empowerment -- Gathering the power of sisterhood -- What's a father-to-be to do? -- My vision for the future -- The kind of obstetrics I miss, and its great defenders.
9781583229279 (pbk.)
2011001677
Natural childbirth.
Labor (Obstetrics)
Midwifery.
RG661 / .G375 2011
618.4/5