| Description |
xi, 385 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-365) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : men matter -- Alone among strangers : the medicalization of childbirth -- Keeping vigil : fathers in waiting rooms -- The best backrubber : fathers move into labor rooms -- He wants to know : prenatal education for fathers -- Peaceful and confident : mothers and fathers in labor rooms -- Side by side : men move into delivery rooms -- We did it : together in delivery and birthing rooms -- Epilogue : expectant fathers' expectations. |
| Subject |
Childbirth -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Childbirth. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Fatherhood -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Fatherhood. |
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Fatherhood. |
| ISBN |
9780807832554 cloth alkaline paper |
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0807832553 cloth alkaline paper |
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