Pregnancy and Birth

A Reference Handbook

Keisha L. Goode (State University of New York Old Westbury), Barbara Katz Rothman

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA
26 June 2025

Gender studies: women; Birth control, contraception, family planning; Women's health; Pregnancy, birth & baby care

Series: Contemporary World Issues

""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.

By: Keisha L. Goode (State University of New York Old Westbury), Barbara Katz Rothman
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9798765167106
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 26 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Primary , Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Pregnancy and Birth: A Reference Handbook

A thoughtful look at issues confronting pregnant Americans. * Library Journal * This is a source that will interest those involved in public health, women's health, and health policy. Academic and health-sciences libraries will want to add it to their collections. * Booklist *