The Phenomenology of Pregnancy and Early Motherhood provides an ethical, social, and psychological investigation of the process of becoming a mother.
Through a phenomenological analysis that engages with feminist philosophy, medical ethics, philosophy of care, and phenomenological psychology, Susi Ferrarello unravels the intricacies of this transformative phase of life to shed light on layers of lived experiences that impact the well-being of the woman. This book addresses the complexity of common lived-experiences characterizing this transition; the overarching period from the first to the fourth trimester, issues concerning maternal-fetal bonding, breastfeeding, PDAM, loss of identity and coming back to work. Enriched by case studies from Ferrarello's philosophical counseling practice, the book provides a compassionate and insightful exploration of the struggles, triumphs, and moments of self-revelation that mothers encounter in their daily lives. By exploring the heart of the maternal experience, this book shows the often-unspoken realities faced by women as they strive to balance their roles as caregivers, partners, and individuals. The book offers a powerful means for everyday reflection on early motherhood and the ethical, as well as practical, dilemmas it raises.
This text is an essential resource for graduate students studying phenomenology, ethics, feminist philosophy, moral psychology, as well as therapists and professionals interested in the challenges of pregnancy, motherhood, and women's mental health.
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The Phenomenology of Pregnancy and Early Motherhood
Ethical, Social, and Psychological Perspectives
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The Phenomenology of Pregnancy and Early Motherhood
Ethical, Social, and Psychological Perspectives
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Mind & Body in PhilosophyTable of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 Weave and Mend: Stories of Pregnancy and Motherhood
- 2 No Bump No Care: Core Problems in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
- 3 Breastfeeding in Wonderland: Exploring (Dis)Embodied Experience
- 4 The Clash of Volitions: Do I Want What My Baby Wants?
- 5 More Gossip, Less Ethics: Ethics of Motherhood and Self-Transformations
- 6 Women Who Come Back: Reconnecting With One's Resources, Space and Time
- Index
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