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OverviewThe aim of this book is to examine women's experience of caesarean section from its origins to the present day. The book covers the historical developments, along with the differing ideologies and diverse attitudes surrounding the much debated subject of intervention in childbirth. The topics covered include: the history of caesarean section covering its development and changes in attitudes towards intervention in childbirth; the examination of past and current debates on the relationship between women and medical professionals; an extensive empirical study of women's experiences of caesarean section and its effects both physiologically and psychologically on women and their babies; information on the empirical work undertaken by the author detailing the research questions, methods and results of the investigation; an exploration of what is required in order to redress the balance of power to allow for informed decision-making amongst childbearing women in order to achieve a satisfactory outcome. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Helen ChurchillPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Imprint: Books for Midwives Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.368kg ISBN: 9781898507512ISBN 10: 1898507511 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 09 June 1997 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD  We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsCaesareans in pre-industrial times; Caesareans in the eighteenth century; Caesareans in the ninteenth century; Caesareans versus other techniques; Self inflicted caesareans; Development of the operative technique; Caesareans in the twentieth century; Conflict between lay and professional views on pregnancy and labour; Caesarean birth today; Indications for caesarean section; The effects of caesarean section; Women' experience of caesarean birth, part one: The research; Part two: Discussion; Conclusions and recommendationsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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