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Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born
Birth The Surprising History of How We Are Born
Author: Tina Cassidy
From evolution to the epidural and beyond, Tina Cassidy presents a lively, enlightening, and impeccably researched cultural history of how and why we are born the way we are. Women have been giving birth for millennia, so why is it that every culture—and every generation—seems to have its own ideas about the best way to get a baby bo...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780871139382
ISBN-10: 0871139383
Publication Date: 9/8/2006
Pages: 320
Edition: 1ST
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3.6 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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This book is full of a wealth of information, as it goes through the centuries of change and trends surrounding the birthing process from conception to postnatal care. It is well-rounded, and shows a wide variety of perspectives from one radical POV to another, and also taking the time to cover all of the in between. I have strongly considered keeping this book to myself, but I think it's knowledge it worth sharing.
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Well researched and well-written but a little but yawn inducing at times.
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This is a wonderful review of the history of "birth" in our country. This includes medical practices from homebirth to medicated hospital birth.


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