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Mainstreaming Midwives : The Politics of Change by Robbie Davis-Floyd, Christine Barbara Johnson, Christine Barba Johnson is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Mainstreaming Midwives : The Politics of Change about?

Providing insights into midwifery, a team of reputable contributors describe the development of nurse- and direct-entry midwifery in the United States, including the creation of two new direct-entry certifications, the Certified Midwife and the Certified Professional Midwife, and examine the history, purposes, complexities, and the political strife that has characterized the evolution of midwifery in America. Including detailed case studies, the book looks at the efforts of direct-entry midwives to achieve legalization and licensure in seven states: New York, Florida, Michigan, Iowa, Virginia, Colorado, and Massachusetts with varying degrees of success.

Author

Robbie Davis-Floyd, Christine Barbara Johnson, Christine Barba Johnson

Publisher

Routledge

Published

2023

Language

EN

ISBN

9780415931502

Subjects

History, Sociology, Science