The American way of birth /

The American way of birth / Jessica Mitford.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mitford, Jessica, 1917-1996 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Dutton, [1992]
Subjects:
Birth customs > United States > History
Childbirth > Economic aspects > United States
Natural childbirth > United States
Pregnancy.
Natural childbirth > History.
Obstetrics > History.
Labor, Obstetric
United States > Social life and customs
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • A glance backward
  • Fashions in childbirth
  • The impoverished way
  • Obstetricians
  • Electronic fetal monitors and ultrasound
  • Forceps
  • Cesareans
  • In search of midwives
  • Grannies
  • Certified nurse-midwives
  • The farm
  • The childbearing center of Morris Heights
  • Midwives under the gun
  • Money and politics.
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