This author is a social anthropologist of birth, whose extensive international publications delve into the emotional journey of this major life experience. Discovering early in her career that social anthropology largely overlooked women's lives, she dedicated her research to uncovering what is essential in women's experiences, focusing on pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Her work is informed by a vast global network of mothers and midwives, gleaned from extensive lecturing across diverse cultures and contexts, including unique perspectives from incarcerated women and those who have faced traumatic birth experiences.
The book delves into the emotional struggles faced by new mothers diagnosed with traumatic stress following childbirth, highlighting feelings of disempowerment and anxiety. Sheila Kitzinger examines the psychological impact of birth experiences, emphasizing the need for understanding and support. Key topics include the societal pressures on mothers, the importance of informed choices during labor, and the role of healthcare providers in fostering a positive birthing experience. Through personal stories and expert insights, the book advocates for greater awareness and compassion in maternal care.
Sheila Kitzinger, passionate campaigner for women's and babies' rights,
childbirth educator and author, describes the experiences that have shaped her
since childhood and the enormous changes that have taken place over the last
50 years on the subject of birth.
Charting the stages of a baby's development with text and illustrations, this book highlights the physical and emotional changes that the mother can expect to experience, and encourages her to record the experiences of her own pregnancy.
Exploring the connection between sexuality and childbirth, Sheila Kitzinger argues that when birth is a natural and spontaneous process, it can evoke similar physiological responses to sexual excitement. She emphasizes the importance of understanding birth not merely as a medical event but as a profound experience that shares commonalities with sexual expression. Through this perspective, Kitzinger invites readers to reconsider the relationship between sex and birth, highlighting the emotional and physiological parallels that can enhance the birthing experience.
From conception through to birth, Sheila Kitzinger describes what to expect and prepares parents-to-be for the physical changes ahead. This updated edition includes information on Caesarean births, the birthing sling, sex during pregnancy and nutrition
Focusing on home and birth center deliveries, this guide offers valuable insights for pregnant women considering these options. It features stunning illustrations and photographs by professional photographer and doula Patti Ramos, enhancing the informative content. The book aims to empower expectant mothers by providing essential information and support for a positive birthing experience.
Previous books on grandmothering have been either scholarly studies or jokey books intended to humor grannies along. Now comes a book that offers grandmothers what they really want.Becoming a Grandmother explores the ways in which grandmothers can find satisfaction in their new roles, achieve a better understanding of family tensions, communicate more effectively, provide emotional support, and, most importantly, enjoy their grandchildren.
A compassionate, comprehensive, and sensitive guide for any woman who wants to make informed choices about pregnancy, birth, and motherhood explores the alternatives to managed hospital birth, including midwife delivery, birth centers, and other birth experiences. Original.
Kobieca odpowiedź na „Ginekologów” Jurgena Thornwalda.Sheila Kitzinger
(1929–2015) to międzynarodowej sławy edukatorka porodowa, antropolożka i
feministka, jedna z najbardziej wpływowych postaci ruchu na rzecz praw
reprodukcyjnych kobiet, ikona walki o ludzkie oblicze porodu.W ukończonej
krótko przed śmiercią autobiografii dostajemy barwny opis dorastania pod
rządami matki (która była feministką, zanim jeszcze wynaleziono ten termin),
studiów w kipiącym życiem Oksfordzie i zmagania się z murem skostniałych
poglądów i przesądów w środowisku medycznym.Kitzinger zabiera nas w niezwykłe
podróże odbywane ze swoją nieprzeciętną rodziną (pięć córek!), podczas których
w najodleglejszych zakątkach świata prowadziła badania nad historycznymi,
społecznymi i kulturowymi aspektami porodu. Odkrywa przed nami świat
mistycznych przeżyć zarówno kobiet w egzotycznych plemionach, jak i tych
rodzących w najlepszych szpitalach na całym świecie.Podczas trwającej
kilkadziesiąt lat kariery Sheila Kitzinger zawodowej prowadziła pionierskie
kampanie mające na celu radykalną zmianę w postrzeganiu porodu, przywrócenie
wagi pracy położnych i kładzenie nacisku na dokonywanie przez kobiety
świadomych wyborów. Jej niebywała pasja życiowa i ogromna ciekawość
antropologiczna miały wpływ na miliony kobiet na całym świecie.
