Twilight Sleep in America: The Truth about Painless Childbirth (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163079195)

Twilight Sleep In America: The Truth About Painless Childbirth by A. Smith is a book that explores the history and controversy surrounding the use of twilight sleep as a method of painless childbirth in America during the early 20th century. The author delves into the medical practices and cultural attitudes of the time, examining the role of doctors, midwives, and women in the childbirth process. Smith also examines the impact of the feminist movement and the changing attitudes towards childbirth in the decades that followed. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the social, cultural, and medical factors that shaped the use of twilight sleep in America, and offers insights into the ongoing debates surrounding childbirth practices today. Overall, Twilight Sleep In America is a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone interested in the history of childbirth and women's health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: A. Robert Smith
ISBN-10: 1163079197
ISBN-13: 9781163079195
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d