Paths to Parenthood: Emotions on the Journey through Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Early Parenting

Kokanović, Renata; Michaels, Paula A.; Johnston-Ataata, Kate

This interdisciplinary book explores the affective dimensions of becoming a parent, traversing the life-cycle journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. Bringing together researchers from sociology, history, feminist studies, cultural studies, general medicine, and psychiatry, Paths to Parenthood analyses rich narratives that represent a diverse cross-section of parents, including migrants, same-sex couples, and single parents.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2018-09-14

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789811301421

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-0143-8

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 254