The American way of birth /
Mitford, Jessica, 1917-
The American way of birth / Jessica Mitford. - New York, N.Y. : Dutton, 1992. - p. cm.
"A William Abrahams book."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
0525935231
Birth customs--History.--United States
Childbirth--Economic aspects--United States.
Natural childbirth--United States.
United States--Social life and customs.
GT2465.U6 / M58 1992
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The American way of birth / Jessica Mitford. - New York, N.Y. : Dutton, 1992. - p. cm.
"A William Abrahams book."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
0525935231
Birth customs--History.--United States
Childbirth--Economic aspects--United States.
Natural childbirth--United States.
United States--Social life and customs.
GT2465.U6 / M58 1992
392/.12