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Explore the complex realities of maternity care with Home Birth: The Politics of Difficult Choices by Routledge. While UK health policy suggests that women have the right to choose between three different birthing options, many women face significant opposition from maternity services when selecting a home birth. This book examines the tension between the rhetoric of choice and the actual experiences of women during their pregnancy journeys. Through the use of ten detailed women's narratives, this work investigates why and how women encounter resistance from health professionals when trying to exercise their rights. It provides a deep look into the challenges faced by families and brings forward important questions for modern midwifery practice. This text is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of health policy, patient autonomy, and professional maternity care.

Key Features

Examines the gap between UK health policy rhetoric and the lived experiences of women choosing home births.

Provides detailed insight through ten unique women's narratives regarding their pregnancy journeys.

Investigates the specific reasons and methods used when women face opposition from maternity services.

Raises important questions and challenging issues for current midwifery practice and professional standards.

Offers a focused look at the political and social difficulties surrounding maternal choice in healthcare.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
08 November 2010
Listed Since
15 February 2010

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