Birth in Eight Cultures

by Melissa Cheyney, Robbie Davis-Floyd

Health Anthropology

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A comparative study of childbirth customs across eight cultures, highlighting how social context shapes birth practices and maternal care.

ISBN-13 9781478637905 ASIN 1478637900 Views 150 Publisher Waveland Press, Inc. Year 2019 Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 266 Created February 22, 2026 Updated September 23, 2026

About This Book

Birth in Eight Cultures examines childbirth practices and beliefs in a range of societies.

The book draws on cross-cultural research to highlight variation in birth traditions.

Readers gain insight into how culture shapes the experience of giving birth.

The work emphasizes respect for diverse approaches to maternal health and care.

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