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Anthropology of caesarean section birth and breastfeeding: Rationale for evolutionary medicine on the postnatal ward

Klingaman, K.; Ball, H.

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Authors

K. Klingaman



Abstract

Investigating biology and behaviour in the context of evolution enables the public, scientists and medical professionals to better understand the impact of particular medical care on human physiology and emotions. Evolutionary medicine is a useful starting point because recognition of the possible mismatches between an individual’s predisposition to interact a certain way and the environment in which he or she is found can lead to practical improvements. Human parturition and postnatal care are salient examples of how culturally constructed beliefs can inhibit appropriate somatic and psychological support. Our research examines birth events, feeding strategies and the attitudes underlying them in order to better understand how modes of delivery and postnatal arrangements affect breastfeeding outcomes, maternal satisfaction and safety.

Citation

Klingaman, K., & Ball, H. (2007). Anthropology of caesarean section birth and breastfeeding: Rationale for evolutionary medicine on the postnatal ward. Durham anthropology journal, 14(1),

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jun 1, 2007
Deposit Date May 26, 2010
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Durham anthropology journal
Publisher University of Durham
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 14
Issue 1
Keywords Birth, Breastfeeding, Infant care, Evolution and health.
Publisher URL http://www.dur.ac.uk/anthropology.journal/vol14/iss1/klingaman-ball.html

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©2007 Klingaman and Ball.





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