Birthing in the Pacific: Beyond Tradition and Modernity?
by Vicki Lukere, Margaret Jolly
This scholarly volume explores birthing practices in Pacific societies, navigating the complex interplay between traditional customs and modern medical interventions. It offers critical analyses of cultural and social dynamics in maternal health across diverse island contexts, edited by Vicki Lukere and Margaret Jolly.
About This Book
Birthing in the Pacific examines the intersections of traditional and modern approaches to childbirth in various Pacific Island contexts. It highlights how cultural practices and contemporary medical influences shape maternal experiences.
The book brings together scholarly perspectives on the social and historical factors influencing birthing rituals and healthcare delivery in the region.
Through diverse case studies, it addresses the tensions and synergies between indigenous knowledge and global health standards.
Editors Vicki Lukere and Margaret Jolly compile insights that challenge simplistic dichotomies of tradition versus modernity in reproductive health.
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