In achieving the depersonalization of childbirth and at the same time solving the problem of pain, our society may have lost more than it has gained. We are left with the physical husk; the transcending significance has been drained away.
In most societies birth has been an experience in whichwomen draw together to help each other and reinforce bonds in the community. Now that eradicat… - Sheila Kitzinger
In most societies birth has been an experience in whichwomen draw together to help each other and reinforce bonds in the community. Now that eradicat…
- Sheila Kitzinger
In all cultures, the midwife's place is on the threshold of life, where intense human emotions, fear, hope, longing, triumph, and incredible physical… - Sheila Kitzinger
In all cultures, the midwife's place is on the threshold of life, where intense human emotions, fear, hope, longing, triumph, and incredible physical…
In acknowledging woman-to-woman help it is important to recognize that power, within the family and elsewhere, can be used vindictively, and that it … - Sheila Kitzinger
In acknowledging woman-to-woman help it is important to recognize that power, within the family and elsewhere, can be used vindictively, and that it …
In achieving the depersonalization of childbirth and at the same time solving the problem of pain, our society may have lost more than it has gained.… - Sheila Kitzinger
In achieving the depersonalization of childbirth and at the same time solving the problem of pain, our society may have lost more than it has gained.…
Fathers' sharing in the birth experience can be a stimulus for men's freedom to nurture, and a sign of changing relationships between men and women. … - Sheila Kitzinger
Fathers' sharing in the birth experience can be a stimulus for men's freedom to nurture, and a sign of changing relationships between men and women. …
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart is written with great awareness and sensitivity. Deborah Davis gets it just right. - Sheila Kitzinger
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart is written with great awareness and sensitivity. Deborah Davis gets it just right.
Childbirth takes place at the intersection of time; in all cultures it links past, present and future. In traditional cultures birth unites the world… - Sheila Kitzinger
Childbirth takes place at the intersection of time; in all cultures it links past, present and future. In traditional cultures birth unites the world…
For far too many, pregnancy and birth is still something that happens to them rather than something they set out consciously and joyfully to do thems… - Sheila Kitzinger
For far too many, pregnancy and birth is still something that happens to them rather than something they set out consciously and joyfully to do thems…
All that is needed for the majority of labors to go well is a healthy, pregnant woman who has loving support in labor, self-confidence , and attendan… - Sheila Kitzinger
All that is needed for the majority of labors to go well is a healthy, pregnant woman who has loving support in labor, self-confidence , and attendan…
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