Doulas in Italy

The Emergence of a 'New' Care Profession

Pamela Pasian

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Routledge
11 May 2022

Society & culture: general; Social & cultural anthropology; Personal & public health; Birth control, contraception, family planning; Medical sociology; Midwifery; Medical anthropology; Women's health

Series: Social Science Perspectives on Childbirth and Reproduction

This book documents the emergence of doulas as care professionals in Italy, considers their training, practices, and representation, and analyses their role in national and international context. Doulas offer emotional, informational and practical support to women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Pamela Pasian explores the development of this ‘new’ profession and how doulas are defining their space in the Italian maternity care system. Whilst doulas are gaining recognition they are also facing opposition. The book reflects on the conflicts and collaborations between doulas and midwives, as well as relations between different doula associations. Interweaving ethnography and autoethnography, it will be of interest to anthropologists, sociologists and those working in health and maternity care.

By: Pamela Pasian
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9780367762063
ISBN 10: 0367762064
Series: Social Science Perspectives on Childbirth and Reproduction
Pages: 134
Publication Date: 11 May 2022
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Pamela Pasian is a post-doctoral research fellow at Ca’Foscari University of Venice, Italy and Professor of ""Sociology of the Family"" at the University of Padua, Italy."

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Doulas in Italy

The Emergence of a 'New' Care Profession

Pamela Pasian

$284

Hardback

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