Birth: A Surprising History of How We Are Born
By Tina Cassidy
At times like a car accident you just can't make yourself look away from, former Boston Globe reporter and editor Tina Cassidy has compiled a thorough history of birth in easy to read language. What I love most about this book is that Cassidy approached the topic as a journalist. Rather than approaching it with an agenda or a preconceived notion, she looked at this wide world she wanted to know more about, and then shared what she learned. It really worked!
As a total geek for both history and birth, this book was right up my alley. I was so intrigued by the image of Cassidy digging through archives, visiting museums, and interviewing anthropologists and birth professionals. What she culled is informative for anyone curious about the topic. Any birth worker has ever been asked, "Did they really used to...?" could learn a lot here!
Potentially important note -- this isn't a great book to read while expecting. Rather, it is a great history lesson on birth, and how it has evolved through time.
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