MOTHERHOOD CONFINED maternal health in english prisons, 1853-1955.

The book is the first extensive historical examination of motherhood in English prisons. It addresses the challenges mothers and babies have historically posed to prison systems not designed with their containment and the management of their health in mind.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Bennett, Rachel E.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	[S.l.] : MANCHESTER UNIV PRESS, 2024.
Series:	Social histories of medicine
Subjects:	Women prisoners > Health and hygiene. Pregnancy. Prisonnières > Santé et hygiène. MEDICAL / History. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Front Matter
Dedication
Contents
Figures
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 Contesting women's health in the prison system
2 Maternity care in prison
3 Mothering in a carceral space
4 Born in prison
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index