Birthing Fathers

Author : Richard K. Reed
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780813537818

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Birthing Fathers by Richard K. Reed Pdf

"Treating birth as ritual, Reed makes clever use of his anthropological expertise, qualitative data, and personal experience to bring to life the frustrations and joys men often encounter as they navigate the medical model of birthing."-William Marsiglio, author Sex, Men, and Babies: Stories of Awareness and Responsibility In the past two decades, men have gone from being excluded from the delivery room to being admitted, then invited, and, finally, expected to participate actively in the birth of their children. No longer mere observers, fathers attend baby showers, go to birthing classes, and share in the intimate, everyday details of their partners' pregnancies. In this unique study, Richard Reed draws on the feminist critique of professionalized medical birthing to argue that the clinical nature of medical intervention distances fathers from child delivery. He explores men's roles in childbirth and the ways in which birth transforms a man's identity and his relations with his partner, his new baby, and society. In other societies, birth is recognized as an important rite of passage for fathers. Yet, in American culture, despite the fact that fathers are admitted into delivery rooms, little attention is given to their transition to fatherhood. The book concludes with an exploration of what men's roles in childbirth tell us about gender and American society. Reed suggests that it is no coincidence that men's participation in the birthing process developed in parallel to changing definitions of fatherhood more broadly. Over the past twenty years, it has become expected that fathers, in addition to being strong and dependable, will be empathetic and nurturing. Well-researched, candidly written, and enriched with personal accounts of over fifty men from all parts of the world, this book is as much about the birth of fathers as it is about fathers in birth.

Author : Rose St. John
Publisher : Ringing Bell Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0981792405

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Fathers at Birth by Rose St. John Pdf

Author : Brian W. Salmon,Kirsten Brunner
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781684031610

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The Birth Guy's Go-To Guide for New Dads by Brian W. Salmon,Kirsten Brunner Pdf

A must-have baby shower gift for expectant dads! In this one-of-a-kind guide, dad, doula, and certified lactation counselor Brian Salmon and perinatal mental health and relationship expert Kirsten Brunner offer practical, modern-day survival tips for expectant dads and birth partners. Gone are the days when fathers would nervously pace the waiting room while their partners gave birth. Dads are participating in childbirth now more than ever before. However, if you’re like many men, you may feel unprepared, uncomfortable, or even unwelcome in the birth room. For you, this book offers battle-tested tips to help you get in the game and prepare for one of the most incredible adventures of your life. Based on the author’s Rocking Dadschildbirth course, this book will teach you everything you need to know about supporting your partner through birth, breastfeeding, and beyond. In this guide, you’ll discover pointers and advice you won’t find in any other childbirth or breastfeeding guide, including: A list of items to pack for the hospital that will help mom’s labor go more smoothly Stealth communication skills that you can utilize during early labor to support mom and keep her in a positive state of mind How to write a birth plan that the labor and delivery nurses will actually pay attention to What to say and do—and what not to say and do—when mom is in active labor and feeling all the feelings A detailed account of what to expect in the delivery room as a birth partner, and how to navigate the unknown terrains when things don’t go as planned How to help mom achieve proper nipple latch when she attempts breastfeeding for the first time Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you’ll find tips for maintaining a strong relationship with your partner before, during, and after the birth so that you feel closer than ever when you launch into the wild yet wonderful world of parenthood.

Author : Jack Heinowitz
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781577319900

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Fathering Right from the Start by Jack Heinowitz Pdf

Coping tools and intelligent advice for today's fathers. Becoming a father is a life-changing event, and not an easy one. The new feelings, emotions, and reactions surfacing every day can be confusing and overwhelming, summoning new dads to resolve old issues. Fathering Right from the Start helps guide men through this life passage, helping them navigate difficult times and participate meaningfully in parenting. Complete with exercises, checklists, and firsthand accounts by fathers from all walks of life, this indispensable book carries the seeds for a new tradition of men's involvement in the emotional, cultural, and psychical structure of the family.

Author : Craig Wilkinson
Publisher : Dad Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0620710683

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It's a Dad! by Craig Wilkinson Pdf

Becoming a father is a beautiful, awe inspiring experience, but it's also challenging, uncharted territory for most men. The journey starts the day your partner announces she is carrying your child. Pregnancy, labour, birth and then adjusting to a newborn child in your home and relationship is a roller coaster of emotions and changes. Equipping yourself for the ride is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child, your partner and yourself. This practical and comprehensive guide will take you through your partner's pregnancy, the birth of your child and the early days of being a father. It will explain: - The physical and emotional changes your partner will go through - How to support her in pregnancy - How to deal with your feelings about becoming a dad - How to prepare for the birth of your child - Different birthing options - Your role during labour and birth -How to handle he crucial first few weeks back home - What it takes to be a great dad As a father you will be your son's first hero and your daughter's first romance. This book will help you get off to the best start possible.

Author : Leah Hazard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Childbirth at home
ISBN : 1905177518

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The Father's Home Birth Handbook by Leah Hazard Pdf

"What do a Dutch university lecturer, a US Marine, a Scottish artist, and an English engineer have in common? They have all experienced the transformative power of home birth, and their stories - and many others - are told in this groundbreaking book. As hospital-based maternity services become increasingly medicalised, more and more parents are deciding that birth belongs in the home. For many women, this choice may be an easy one, but for their partners, home birth raises some serious questions. For the first time, The Father's Home Birth Handbook provides a resource aimed specifically at exploring men's hopes and fears around home birth. Thorough research, balanced discussion, and dozens of home birth stories from real men all over the world make this book essential reading for all fathers-to-be and the professionals who support them."--Publisher's description.

Author : Richard K. Reed
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0813535174

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Birthing Fathers by Richard K. Reed Pdf

In this unique study, Richard Reed draws on the feminist critique of professionalized medical birthing to argue that the clinical nature of medical intervention distances fathers from child delivery. He explores men's roles in childbirth and the ways in which birth transforms a man's identity and his relations with his partner, his new baby, and society. In other societies, birth is recognized as an important rite of passage for fathers. Yet, in American culture, despite the fact that fathers are admitted into delivery rooms, little attention is given to their transition to fatherhood.

Author : Penny Simkin
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781558328198

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The Birth Partner - Revised 4th Edition by Penny Simkin Pdf

Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, new mothers' mates, friends, and relatives and doulas (professional birth assistants) have relied on Penny Simkin's guidance in caring for the new mother from the last few weeks of pregnancy through the early postpartum period. Fully revised in its fourth edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. This completely updated edition includes thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun; Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way; Epidurals and other medications for labor; Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain; Cesarean birth and complications that may require it; Breastfeeding and newborn care; And much more. For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable.

Author : Armin A. Brott
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-22
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781459609440

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The Expectant Father by Armin A. Brott Pdf

This indespensible book explores the emotional, financial, and even physical changes the father-to-be may experience during his partners pregnancy. Written in an easy-to-absorb format and filled with sound advice and practical tips for men on such topics as how to make sense of your conflicting emotions, how pregnancy affects your sex life, and how to start a college fund, this volume reassures, commiserates, and informs. It also incorporates the wisdom of top experts in the field, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. This new edition features the latest research on many topics, from the reasons for premature birth to nutritional supplements. The finances section has been updated; advice for expectant adoptive fathers has been added throughout; information for fathers expecting twins and other multiples is included; and the resources section and bibliography have been considerably expanded. Illustrated throughout with New Yorker-style cartoons that will make even the most anxious father chuckle, this book is the essential reference for all expectant couples.

Author : Penny Simkin
Publisher : Harvard Common Press
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781558329119

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Birth Partner 5th Edition by Penny Simkin Pdf

Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, partners, friends, relatives, and doulas have relied on Penny Simkin's guidance in caring for the new mother, from her last trimester through the early postpartum period. Now fully revised in its fifth edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth, and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. The Birth Partner includes thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way Epidurals and other medications for labor Pitocin and other means, including natural ones, to induce or speed up labor Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain Cesarean birth and complications that may require it Breastfeeding and newborn care and much more For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable.

Author : Glade B. Curtis,Judith Schuler
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780786727346

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Your Pregnancy for the Father-to-Be by Glade B. Curtis,Judith Schuler Pdf

A comprehensive glossary of terms, a resource section, medical information, and tips for supporting your partner during pregnancy and the birth of your new baby Pregnancy can be a thrilling adventure for a couple. Although most attention is directed toward the mom-to-be, the nine months of pregnancy are an exciting, moving -- and, yes, occasionally stressful! -- time for the expectant father as well. Written with the needs and concerns of the dad-to-be in mind, this book will also help you be the best father you can be by covering such topics as: The tests and procedures your partner may undergo The impact of pregnancy on your relationship and how to handle it Ways to evaluate the expenses of having a baby How to be a great labor coach

Author : Rosemary Mander
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781134476046

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Men and Maternity by Rosemary Mander Pdf

Since the development of modern medicine, men have become increasingly involved in childbearing as obstetricians and, more recently, as fathers. This book argues that the beneficial contribution of men has been taken for granted. Certain changes to childbearing practice have resulted, which, together with men's involvement, have been encouraged without any reference to evidence and without adequate opportunity for reflection. Considering the findings of recent research and wider literature, and using qualitative research with mothers the text examines: · how men became increasingly involved in childbearing · the medicalisation of childbirth · the difficulties men experience with childbirth as fathers · challenging situations, such as fathers' grief · the taken-for-granted assumptions that men’s increased contribution to childbearing is beneficial This text will be of great interest to academics and postgraduate students of midwifery, obstetrics, medicine and health studies, as well as practising midwives and obstetricians, health visitors, childbirth educators and labor and delivery room nurses.

Author : Theresa Halvorsen
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781558326729

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The Dad's Playbook to Labor and Birth by Theresa Halvorsen Pdf

Offers advice for new fathers to be prepared for labor and childbirth.

Author : Dean Beaumont
Publisher : Random House
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-16
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781448148394

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The Expectant Dad's Handbook by Dean Beaumont Pdf

Becoming a dad can be a daunting time – especially when most pregnancy and parenting information is targeted towards women. This exciting new book, from a leading expert in working with expectant dads, doesn’t sideline or speak down to men. Instead it provides an array of targeted information to fully prepare men for their new roles – as both birth partners and fathers. The Expectant Dad’s Handbook is a one-stop guide for men on their path to fatherhood. It provides practical answers to all the questions on the mind of a dad-to-be – from what to expect at each stage of pregnancy to how to cope with any worries and fears about becoming a dad. It also reveals unique insights into a dad’s role during labour, showing key strategies for improving the birth. Both practical and accessible, this guide will provide all the information and advice fathers need for the journey ahead.

Author : Judith Walzer Leavitt
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780807887837

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Make Room for Daddy by Judith Walzer Leavitt Pdf

Using fathers' first-hand accounts from letters, journals, and personal interviews along with hospital records and medical literature, Judith Walzer Leavitt offers a new perspective on the changing role of expectant fathers from the 1940s to the 1980s. She shows how, as men moved first from the hospital waiting room to the labor room in the 1960s, and then on to the delivery and birthing rooms in the 1970s and 1980s, they became progressively more involved in the birth experience and their influence over events expanded. With careful attention to power and privilege, Leavitt charts not only the increasing involvement of fathers, but also medical inequalities, the impact of race and class, and the evolution of hospital policies. Illustrated with more than seventy images from TV, films, and magazines, this book provides important new insights into childbirth in modern America, even as it reminds readers of their own experiences.