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Author Mitford, Jessica, 1917-1996.

Title The American way of birth / Jessica Mitford.

Publication Info. New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Dutton, [1992]
©1992

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  392.12 M697    Check Shelf
 Granby, Main Library - Adult  392.12 MIT    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  392.12 MITFORD    Check Shelf
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  392.12 M683A    Check Shelf
Description viii, 322 pages ; 24 cm
Contents Introduction -- A glance backward -- Fashions in childbirth -- The impoverished way -- Obstetricians -- Electronic fetal monitors and ultrasound -- Forceps -- Cesareans -- In search of midwives -- Grannies -- Certified nurse-midwives -- The farm -- The childbearing center of Morris Heights -- Midwives under the gun -- Money and politics.
Note "A William Abrahams book."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject Birth customs -- United States -- History.
Childbirth -- Economic aspects -- United States.
Natural childbirth -- United States.
United States -- Social life and customs.
ISBN 0525935231: $23.00 ($29.99 Can.)
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