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Description:Highlighting aspects of birth often taken for granted, ignored or left silenced, this book questions the art and meaning of childbirth. Addressing spirituality in and around the start of life from a variety of thought-provoking perspectives, it examines the apparent paradox of impersonal biomedical-technocratic systems operating alongside the meaningful experiences encountered by those involved. Themes covered include:Notions of holism and spirituality, culture, religion and spiritualityChildbirth significance at societal levelSpiritual care in maternity care provisionBirth environment, mood, space and placeSpiritual experience of all those involved, including health professionalsSpiritual experience when birth is complex and challengingWhen birth and death are juxtaposed.Although there is considerable literature on spirituality at the end of life, this is the only book that draws together a global and multidisciplinary selection of academic researchers and practitioners to reflect on spirituality at the start of life. Each chapter explores the relevant theoretical background and makes links to practice, using case studies from research and practice. The chapters conclude by discussing: how spiritual care is, and should be, provided in this context; what practice approaches are beneficial; cross-cultural perspectives; and future directions for research. It is an important read for all those interested in childbirth, maternity care, social science perspectives on health and illness, and spirituality.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Spirituality and Childbirth. To get started finding Spirituality and Childbirth, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Highlighting aspects of birth often taken for granted, ignored or left silenced, this book questions the art and meaning of childbirth. Addressing spirituality in and around the start of life from a variety of thought-provoking perspectives, it examines the apparent paradox of impersonal biomedical-technocratic systems operating alongside the meaningful experiences encountered by those involved. Themes covered include:Notions of holism and spirituality, culture, religion and spiritualityChildbirth significance at societal levelSpiritual care in maternity care provisionBirth environment, mood, space and placeSpiritual experience of all those involved, including health professionalsSpiritual experience when birth is complex and challengingWhen birth and death are juxtaposed.Although there is considerable literature on spirituality at the end of life, this is the only book that draws together a global and multidisciplinary selection of academic researchers and practitioners to reflect on spirituality at the start of life. Each chapter explores the relevant theoretical background and makes links to practice, using case studies from research and practice. The chapters conclude by discussing: how spiritual care is, and should be, provided in this context; what practice approaches are beneficial; cross-cultural perspectives; and future directions for research. It is an important read for all those interested in childbirth, maternity care, social science perspectives on health and illness, and spirituality.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Spirituality and Childbirth. To get started finding Spirituality and Childbirth, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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