Isbn: 9780006348573 - the psychology of childbirth (the developing child) (3 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,150grams, ISBN:0006348572.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 128 pages. cover worn and creased. text foxedThe physical process of birth is no longer as mysterious as it once was. But many unanswered psychological questions still surround the birth of a child. In this remarkably appealing and personable book, pediatrician Aidan Macfarlane tak es a careful look at a large number of these important psychological unknowns.On Macfarlane's agenda: Can a woman's emotional attitude toward pregnancy c ause morning sickness, influence the smoothness of labor and delivery, or shap e the child's behavior after birth? Can the mother-child relationship be adverse ly affected by separation immediately after birth? Is the quality of the birth e xperience improved by home delivery? What are the psychological effects of pain- killing drugs on mother and child? What, if anything, does the unborn infant see , hear, and feel inside the womb? Is birth a psychological trauma for the child and, if so, how can it be alleviated?Although Dr. Macfarlane refuses to p rovide easy answers to any of these questions, his clear discussion of the avail able evidence is not without important consequences for the way in which we unde rstand birth and manage it in our society.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Dispatch next working day.