Abortion Motherhood And Mental Health

Author : Ellie Lee
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0202364046

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Abortion, Motherhood, and Mental Health by Ellie Lee Pdf

Whatever reproductive choices women make--whether they opt to end a pregnancy through abortion or continue to term and give birth--they are considered to be at risk of suffering serious mental health problems. According to opponents of abortion in the United States, potential injury to women is a major reason why people should consider abortion a problem. On the other hand, becoming a mother can also be considered a big risk. This fine, well-balanced book is about how people represent the results of reproductive choices. It examines how and why pregnancy and its various outcomes have come to be discussed this way. The author's interest in the medicalization of reproduction--its representation as a mental health problem--first arose in relation to abortion. There is a very clear contrast between the construction of women who have abortions, implied by moralized argument against abortion, and the construction that results when the case against abortion focuses on its effects on women's mental health. Lee argues that claims that connect abortion with mental illness have been limited in their influence, but this is not to suggest that they have not become a focus for discussion and have had no impact. The limits to such claims about abortion do not, by any means, suggest limits to the process of the medicalization of pregnancy more broadly, that is, a process of demedicalization. The final theme of Ellie Lee's book is the selective medicalization of reproduction. Centering on the claim that abortion can create a post abortion syndrome, the author examines the "medicalization" of the abortion problem on both sides of the Atlantic. Lee points to contrasts in legal and medical dimensions of the abortion issue that make for some important differences, but argues that in both the United States and Great Britain, the post-abortion-syndrome claim constitutes an example of the limits to medicalization and the return to the theme of motherhood as a psychological ordeal. Lee makes the case for looking to the social dimensions of mental health problems to account for and understand debates about what makes women ill. Ellie Lee is research fellow in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Southampton, Highfield, United Kingdom.

Author : Diana Greene Foster
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781982141578

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The Turnaway Study by Diana Greene Foster Pdf

"Now with a new afterword by the author"--Back cover.

Author : Peter Doherty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UOM:39015043800799

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Post-abortion Syndrome by Peter Doherty Pdf

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Care Services,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Reproductive Health Services: Assessing the Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the U.S.
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309468213

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The Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the United States by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Care Services,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Reproductive Health Services: Assessing the Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the U.S. Pdf

Abortion is a legal medical procedure that has been provided to millions of American women. Since the Institute of Medicine first reviewed the health implications of national legalized abortion in 1975, there has been a plethora of related scientific research, including well-designed randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews, and epidemiological studies examining abortion care. This research has focused on examining the relative safety of abortion methods and the appropriateness of methods for different clinical circumstances. With this growing body of research, earlier abortion methods have been refined, discontinued, and new approaches have been developed. The Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the United States offers a comprehensive review of the current state of the science related to the provision of safe, high-quality abortion services in the United States. This report considers 8 research questions and presents conclusions, including gaps in research.

Author : Henry Philip David
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UVA:X001459706

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Born Unwanted by Henry Philip David Pdf

Author : Leslie J. Reagan
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520274570

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Dangerous Pregnancies by Leslie J. Reagan Pdf

Annotation This is the largely forgotten story of the rubella (German measles) epidemic of the early 1960s & how in the United States it created a national anxiety about dying, disabled & 'dangerous' babies.

Author : Camosy
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09
Category : PHILOSOPHY
ISBN : 9780802874689

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Beyond the Abortion Wars: A Way Forward for a New Generation by Camosy Pdf

Now in paperback A terribly timely take on the polarized abortion debate The abortion debate in the United States is confused. Ratings-driven media coverage highlights extreme views and creates the illusion that we are stuck in a hopeless stalemate. In this book (published in hardcover in March 2015) Charles Camosy argues that our polarized public discourse hides the fact that most Americans actually agree on the major issues at stake in abortion morality and law. Unpacking the complexity of the abortion issue, Camosy shows that placing oneself on either side of the typical polarizations -- pro-life vs. pro-choice, liberal vs. conservative, Democrat vs. Republican -- only serves to further confuse the debate and limits our ability to have fruitful dialogue. Camosy then proposes a new public policy that he believes is consistent with the beliefs of the broad majority of Americans and supported by the best ideas and arguments about abortion from both secular and religious sources.

Author : Organisation mondiale de la santé,World Health Organization,WHO,World Health Organisation Staff
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2003-05-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789241590341

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Safe Abortion by Organisation mondiale de la santé,World Health Organization,WHO,World Health Organisation Staff Pdf

At a UN General Assembly Special Session in 1999, governments recognised unsafe abortion as a major public health concern, and pledged their commitment to reduce the need for abortion through expanded and improved family planning services, as well as ensure abortion services should be safe and accessible. This technical and policy guidance provides a comprehensive overview of the many actions that can be taken in health systems to ensure that women have access to good quality abortion services as allowed by law.

Author : Jane E. Hodgson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483221014

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Abortion and Sterilization by Jane E. Hodgson Pdf

Abortion and Sterilization: Medical and Social Aspects investigates the medical and social aspects of abortion and sterilization. Its aim is to legitimate abortion and sterilization for the sake of those who need and seek the service. The best techniques are presented in the proper medical perspective. The social and political history, epidemiology, and public health aspects of abortion and sterilization are also discussed. Comprised of 23 chapters, this book begins with a review of abortion legislation and practices in historical perspective amidst changing sociocultural contexts in diverse geographic areas. Liberalization trends are surveyed chronologically in terms of selected highlights demonstrating legislative progress and frustrations along with advances in abortion technology. A classified listing of abortion statutes and/or court decisions in 140 countries is given. Subsequent chapters deal with the epidemiology of induced abortion; abortions for teenagers; the link between abortion and mental health; and hysterotomy and hysterectomy as abortion techniques. Vasectomy as a family planning option is also examined. This monograph is intended for students, teachers, clinicians, research workers, administrative and nursing personnel, and those with interest in reproductive control.

Author : Andrea M. Whittaker
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Abortion
ISBN : 184545734X

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Abortion in Asia by Andrea M. Whittaker Pdf

Based on extensive original field research, this provocative collection presents case studies from Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia and India. It includes an insight into the conditions and hard choices faced by women and the circumstances surrounding unplanned pregnancies.

Author : Beezus B. Murphy
Publisher : PM Press
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-23
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781629639222

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My Mom Had An Abortion by Beezus B. Murphy Pdf

My Mom Had an Abortion is a unique coming-of-age tale told by a self-described dyslexic-asexual-lesbian-feminist teenager and illustrated by body-positive comic artist Tatiana Gill. We follow our protagonist Beezus B. Murphy as she chronicles her evolving understanding of menstruation, reproduction, and abortion and finds her place in a confusing world. Initially influenced by harmful narratives in pop media such as the “the pregnant teenager” cliche, we watch Beezus’s ideas change as her body changes and as she learns more about the intricacies of her family history and her mom’s own reproductive experiences. She grows from a confused, out-of-place kid into a self-assured, empathetic, and strong-willed activist teen. As Beezus says, “People shouldn’t be shamed for getting or not getting abortions. Young people absorb the information that we gather from our surroundings. Sometimes it’s good information and other times it can be harmful. But now I realize abortion is perfectly normal and should be kept safe and legal.” Sprinkled with pop culture references, hilariously apt descriptions of unwanted body changes and menstruation like the chapter “Blood, Bath, and Beyond,” and instantly understandable revelations of growing-up, this beautifully illustrated short graphic novel crucially fills a cultural gap around complexities of abortion, pop culture, body changes, and finding out where we fit in.

Author : Dana Dovitch,Candace De puy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781439147313

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The HEALING CHOICE by Dana Dovitch,Candace De puy Pdf

Two psychotherapists present a supportive guide to coping with the emotional and psychological aftermath of abortion, offering a step-by-step program that combines information, reassurance, and guidance to help women begin the process of recovery. “This is a book for any women who feels psychological pain from her abortion…this is not a book about judgment, politics, or religion.” –from the authors’ introduction Few women can walk away from the experience of abortion without some lingering emotional discomfort. Unresolved feelings of guilt, shame, and sadness may not surface until months, often years, after an abortion. We may lead outwardly normal lives, but these emotions can continue to cast a shadow, having a negative impact on personal relationships, coloring our moral or religious beliefs, even causing anxiety when we deal with a planned pregnancy. These feelings, if ignored, can possibly manifest themselves in more troubling ways, resulting in unstable relationships, self-destructive and addictive behaviors, depression, and low self-esteem. Now, two experienced psychotherapists share their approach to dealing with sensitive and long-overlooked issue of post-abortion pain or trauma. The Healing Choice breaks the silence surrounding a topic often clouded by debate and focuses exclusively on helping women chart a path toward emotional recovery. Through a step-by-step process, complete with self-tests, exercises, and interviews with women who share their own post-abortion experiences, Dr. Candace De Puy and Dr. Dana Dovitch will help you come to terms with your post-abortion emotions and offer support as you begin the process of healing.

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789241547628

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Counselling for Maternal and Newborn Health Care by World Health Organization Pdf

The main aim of this practical Handbookis to strengthen counselling and communication skills of skilled attendants (SAs) and other health providers, helping them to effectively discuss with women, families and communities the key issues surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, postnatal and post-abortion care. Counselling for Maternal and Newborn Health Careis divided into three main sections. Part 1 is an introduction which describes the aims and objectives and the general layout of the Handbook. Part 2 describes the counselling process and outlines the six key steps to effective counselling. It explores the counselling context and factors that influence this context including the socio-economic, gender, and cultural environment. A series of guiding principles is introduced and specific counselling skills are outlined. Part 3 focuses on different maternal and newborn health topics, including general care in the home during pregnancy; birth and emergency planning; danger signs in pregnancy; post-abortion care; support during labor; postnatal care of the mother and newborn; family planning counselling; breastfeeding; women with HIV/AIDS; death and bereavement; women and violence; linking with the community. Each Session contains specific aims and objectives, clearly outlining the skills that will be developed and corresponding learning outcomes. Practical activities have been designed to encourage reflection, provoke discussions, build skills and ensure the local relevance of information. There is a review at the end of each session to ensure the SAs have understood the key points before they progress to subsequent sessions.

Author : Robert D. Goldstein
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520317659

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Mother-Love and Abortion by Robert D. Goldstein Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1988.

Author : Theresa Karminski Burke,David C. Reardon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Abortion
ISBN : 0964895781

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Forbidden Grief by Theresa Karminski Burke,David C. Reardon Pdf

This book is a review of the author's experience in counselling hundreds of women for abortion-related emotional problems. Dr Burke exposes the obstacles in the way of post-abortion healing, reviews the full range and depth of post-abortion adjustment problems, and illustrates how we can create a more understanding and healing society. -- book cover.