Kristin Haltinner
No Perfect Birth: Trauma and Obstetric Care in the Rural United States
No Perfect Birth: Trauma and Obstetric Care in the Rural United States
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In No Perfect Birth: Trauma and Obstetric Care in the Rural United States, Kristin Haltinner explores the institutional and ideological forces that harm women in childbirth in the rural US, highlighting the lack of time, complex spaces, and reliance on routine practices that cause unnecessary harm. She suggests improving current practices by incorporating case models and mothers' embodied knowledge.
Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books
In her groundbreaking book, "In No Perfect Birth: Trauma and Obstetric Care in the Rural United States," Kristin Haltinner delves deep into the intricate web of institutional and ideological forces that perpetuate harm to women during childbirth in rural America. Through a poignant and tragic narrative that intertwines the experiences of mothers with existing research on obstetric care and social theories, Haltinner sheds light on the myriad ways in which medical staff, time constraints, the complexities of navigating and traversing complex spaces, and practitioners' reliance on well-established obstetric routines inadvertently cause unnecessary and lasting harm to women during childbirth.
Furthermore, Haltinner provides valuable insights and recommendations for improving current practices by drawing upon case models from other countries and incorporating the embodied knowledge of mothers themselves. By doing so, she aims to create a more compassionate and patient-centered approach to obstetric care that prioritizes the well-being and dignity of women throughout their childbirth journey.
This book is a crucial contribution to the field of obstetrics and women's health, as it sheds light on the systemic issues that contribute to childbirth trauma and advocates for transformative change. It is a must-read for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone who is interested in improving the quality of obstetric care and reducing the incidence of harm to women in rural America.
Weight: 472g
Dimension: 228 x 160 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793643933
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