| Description |
1 online resource : text file, PDF |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of figures and tables; Notes on contributors; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Part I Setting the context; 1 Introduction; 2 Childbirth as a sacred celebration; 3 Ritual and art in a philosophy of birth; Part II Spirituality and the childbirth year; 4 Pregnancy and the unborn child; 5 Spiritual questions during childbearing; 6 Pregnancy loss and complexity; 7 Holding sacred space in labour and birth; 8 Couples' spiritual experiences at birth; 9 Spiritual obstetrics; 10 Growth and renewal through traumatic birth |
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11 Spirituality when a newborn is unwell12 Parenthood and spirituality; Part III Pulling the threads together; 13 Conclusion: 'there is something going on at birth!'; Index |
| Summary |
"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 juxtaposed. Although 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."--Provided by publisher |
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Childbirth -- Psychological aspects
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Childbirth -- Psychology
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Mother and infant.
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MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health.
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Childbirth -- Psychological aspects
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Childbirth -- Psychology
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Mother and infant
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hall, Jenny
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| ISBN |
9781315389646 |
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1315389649 |
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