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Through interviews with 60 women, the book explores the realities of motherhood, delving into motivations for pregnancy and expectations versus actual experiences. It addresses the complexities of childbirth, post-natal depression, and the routines of feeding and caring for a newborn. Additionally, the work highlights the challenges women face regarding domestic responsibilities and the evolving roles of fathers, providing a comprehensive look at the multifaceted experience of becoming a mother.
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From here to maternity (reissue), Ann Oakley
- Language
- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- From here to maternity (reissue)
- Subtitle
- Becoming a mother
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ann Oakley
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9781447349341
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Through interviews with 60 women, the book explores the realities of motherhood, delving into motivations for pregnancy and expectations versus actual experiences. It addresses the complexities of childbirth, post-natal depression, and the routines of feeding and caring for a newborn. Additionally, the work highlights the challenges women face regarding domestic responsibilities and the evolving roles of fathers, providing a comprehensive look at the multifaceted experience of becoming a mother.