Lying-in
Richard W. Wertz
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Lying-in
by Richard W. Wertz, Dorothy C. Wertz
Published
January 1, 1977
Publisher
Free Press
Pages
260
ISBN-13
9780300040883
ISBN-10
0300040881
Description
This lively history of childbirth begins with colonial days, when childbirth was a social event, and moves on to the gradual medicalization of childbirth in America as doctors forced midwives out of business and to the home birth movement of the 1980s. Widely praised when it was first published in 1977, the book has now been expanded to bring the story up to date. In a new chapter and epilogue, Richard and Dorothy Wertz discuss the recent focus on delivering perfect babies, with its emphasis on technology, prenatal testing, and Caesarean sections. They argue that there are many viable alternatives--including out of hospital births--in the search for the best birthing system.
Subjects
What to expect when you're expecting
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Our bodies, ourselves
On becoming babywise
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Lying-in?
This edition of Lying-in has approximately 260 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Lying-in?
For most readers, Lying-in typically takes between 5h 25m and 3h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 65,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Lying-in?
The estimated word count for Lying-in is approximately 65,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Lying-in?
Lying-in was written by Richard W. Wertz, Dorothy C. Wertz.
When was Lying-in published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 1, 1977. The original work may have been published on a different date.