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Item Details
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SPIRITUALITY AND CHILDBIRTH
MEANING AND CARE AT THE START OF LIFE |
| By: |
Susan Crowther (Editor), Jenny Hall (Editor) |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£29.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1315389622 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781315389622 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
19 September, 2017 |
| Pages: |
208 |
| Synopsis: |
Highlighting aspects of birth often taken for granted, ignored or left silenced, this book questions the art and meaning of childbirth. Addressing spirituality in and around the start of life from a variety of thought-provoking perspectives, it examines the apparent paradox of impersonal biomedical-technocratic systems operating alongside the meaningful experiences encountered by those involved. Themes covered include: Notions of holism and spirituality, and culture, religion and spiritualityChildbirth significance at societal levelSpiritual care in maternity care provisionBirth environment, mood, space and placeSpiritual experience of all those involved, including health professionalsSpiritual experience when birth is complex and challengingWhen birth and death are juxtaposedAlthough there is considerable literature on spirituality at the end of life, this is the only book that draws together a global and multidisciplinary selection of academic researchers and practitioners to reflect on spirituality at the start of life. Each chapter explores the relevant theoretical background and makes links to practice, using case studies from research and practice. The chapters conclude by discussing: how spiritual care is, and should be, provided in this context; what practice approaches are beneficial; cross-cultural perspectives; and future directions for research. It is an important read for all those interested in childbirth, maternity care, social science perspectives on health and illness, and spirituality. |
| Illustrations: |
5 Line drawings, black and white; 11 Halftones, black and white; 2 Tables, |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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