{"product_id":"a-history-of-midwifery-in-helen-varney-burst-9780826125378","title":"A History of Midwifery in the United States: The Midwife Said Fear Not","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by two of the profession's most prominent midwifery leaders, this authoritative history of midwifery in the United States, from the 1600s to the present, is distinguished by its vast breadth and depth. The book spans the historical evolution of midwives as respected, autonomous health care workers and midwifery as a profession, and considers the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities for this discipline as enduring motifs throughout the text. It surveys the roots of midwifery, the beginnings of professional practice, the founding of educational institutions and professional organizations, and entry pathways into the profession. Woven throughout the text are such themes as the close link between midwives and the communities in which they live, their view of pregnancy and birth as normal life events, their efforts to promote health and prevent illness, and their dedication to serving women wherever they may be and in whatever health condition and circumstances they may be in.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text examines the threats to midwifery past and present, such as the increasing medicalization of childbearing care, midwifery's lack of a common identity based on education and practice standards, the inconsistencies in its legal recognition as a profession, and reimbursement issues for midwifery practice. Illustrations and historical photos depict the many facets of midwifery, and engaging stories provide cultural and spiritual context. This is a \"must-have\" for all midwives, historians, professional and educational institutions, and all those who share a passion for the history of midwifery and women.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKEY FEATURES: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncompasses the most authoritative and comprehensive information available about the history of midwifery in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities for midwifery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrated with historical photos and drawings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes engaging stories filled with cultural and spiritual content, introductory quotes to each chapter, and plentiful chapter notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by two preeminent leaders in the field of midwifery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Helen Varney Burst, Joyce E. Thompson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0826125379\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780826125378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.00w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2016","brand":"Helen Varney Burst","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43994016252159,"sku":"9780826125378","price":121.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_32eb711e-800e-4d7f-8fc5-80a37299a05d.jpg?v=1683327629","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-history-of-midwifery-in-helen-varney-burst-9780826125378","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}