Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Pa..., Rachel Reed
Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Pa..., Rachel Reed
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Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage
Weaving ancient wisdom with modern knowledge

Author: Rachel Reed

Narrator: Rachel Reed

Unabridged: 9 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Word Witch

Published: 12/01/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

It’s time for a childbirth revolution.Childbirth has always been, and always will be, a significant rite of passage that transforms a woman into a mother. However, the modern approach to maternity care fails women, families and care providers with outdated practices that centre the needs of institutions rather than individuals.In this book, Rachel Reed demonstrates how childbirth can be reclaimed to centre women and support birth physiology. The book weaves history, science and research with the experiences of women and care providers to create a holistic, evidence-based framework for understanding birth. It takes the reader on a journey through childbirth physiology and practices and focuses on what can be done to create change one mother at a time, one birth at a time.Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage acknowledges that self-transformation occurs regardless of how the experience unfolds. It recognises that mothers hold the power and expertise when it comes to birthing their babies. This book encourages women to find their individual pathway through their rite of passage and requires care providers to consider how their actions and interactions influence women’s experiences.Whether you are a parent, care provider or educator, this book will transform how you think and feel about childbirth.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalia on May 24, 2022

This is 5* information executed in a 3.5* book. Or at least the audiobook is a 3.5* anyway. I should start off by saying that I never want to have kids, but that does not stop me from being in absolute awe of the magic that is our bodies and its ability to create and birth life. I also have many wome......more

Goodreads review by Hayley on April 15, 2021

I knew I'd love this book even before it arrived. The day it turned up, I'd been talking about how much Rachel has influenced my work as a doula and childbirth educator with my mentor. I particularly appreciate how clear and articulate Rachel is in conveying her message. I'm also hugely impressed by......more

Goodreads review by Ana on May 03, 2022

I mistakenly believed this book to be about childbirth, and childbirth as a rite of passage, even, but it is about how to become extremely defensive and mistrustful of the evil patriarchal healthcare system while fantasizing about how empowering it must have been to give birth in a hut hundreds of y......more

Goodreads review by Chloe on May 09, 2024

Absolutely beautiful. I've done some very important un-learning about birth and our Rites to it. I think this needs to be on school syllabus. Everyone should read this book, regardless of whether you'd like children or not, it's so eye-opening.......more

Goodreads review by Kristy on April 15, 2021

This book is essential reading! Rachel weaves a story that is thought provoking and powerful as she takes you on a journey from ancient times until now. Once you start reading you cannot and will not want to stop. This book is a feast of golden nuggets.......more