Holmes, Linda Janet
Safe in a Midwife's Hands: Birthing Traditions from Africa to the American South
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780814258668
- author:
- Holmes, Linda Janet
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ohio State University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.7 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, African-American Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Safe in a Midwife's Hands explores the rich birthing traditions of Africa and the American South, highlighting the vital role of midwives in promoting healthy outcomes for mothers and babies.
Author Linda Janet Holmes draws on her extensive research and interviews with midwives from diverse backgrounds, revealing the parallels between traditional birthing practices that have survived centuries of colonialism and racism.
Through her work, Holmes sheds light on the holistic approaches of midwives, from massage to the use of medicinal plants, and the importance of naming ceremonies, providing a nuanced understanding of the cultural significance of these practices.
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