ebook img

Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care PDF

2021·4 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care PDF Free - Full Version

by Renee Ann Cramer| 2021| 4| English

About Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care

Rich, personal stories shed light on midwives at the frontier of women’s reproductive rights. Midwives in the United States live and work in a complex regulatory environment that is a direct result of state and medical intervention into women’s reproductive capacity. In Birthing a Movement , Renee Ann Cramer draws on over a decade of ethnographic and archival research to examine the interactions of law, politics, and activism surrounding midwifery care. Framed by gripping narratives from midwives across the country, she parses out the often-paradoxical priorities with which they must engage–seeking formal professionalization, advocating for reproductive justice, and resisting state-centered approaches. Currently, professional midwives are legal and regulated in their practice in 32 states and illegal in eight, where their practice could bring felony convictions and penalties that include imprisonment. In the remaining ten states, Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) are unregulated, but nominally legal. By studying states where CPMs have differing legal statuses, Cramer makes the case that midwives and their clients engage in various forms of mobilization–at times simultaneous, and at times inconsistent–to facilitate access to care, autonomy in childbirth, and the articulation of women’s authority in reproduction. This book brings together literatures not frequently in conversation with one another, on regulation, mobilization, health policy, and gender, offering a multifaceted view of the experiences and politics of American midwifery, and promising rich insights to a wide array of scholars, activists, healthcare professionals alike.

Detailed Information

Author:Renee Ann Cramer
Publication Year:2021
ISBN:9781503614499
Language:English
File Size:4
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care by Renee Ann Cramer completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care on my mobile device?

After downloading Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care by Renee Ann Cramer. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download Birthing a Movement: Midwives, Law, and the Politics of Reproductive Care PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.