Midwifery, Childbirth and the Media
Pregnancy and childbirth, Medicine, General non-fiction
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Summary
This edited collection - one of a kind in its field - addresses the theoretical and practical implications facing representations of midwifery and media Bringing together international scholars and practitioners this succinct volume offers a… cross-disciplinary discussion regarding the role of media in childbirth midwifery and pregnancy representation One chapter critiques the provision and dissemination of health information and promotional materials in a suburban antenatal clinic while others are devoted to specific forms of media - television the press social media - looking at how each contribute to women s perceptions and anxieties with regard to childbirth