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

Renata Kokanovic; Paula A. Michaels; Kate Johnston-Ataata

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

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

Renata Kokanovic (Editor), Paula A. Michaels (Editor), Kate Johnston-Ataata (Editor)

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Singapore
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages	254
ISBN (Electronic)	9789811301438
ISBN (Print)	9789811301421
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0143-8
Publication status	Published - 21 Aug 2018

Keywords

Motherhood
Parenthood
Stress
Depression
Fertility

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