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ext-971233c22594b7cdec8d7e5d32311a4b |
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Date |
2010-11 |
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repository |
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p14617277 |
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abstract |
Childbirth is seen as a medical event,and pregnancy, a time when parents-to-be are
in need of advice. This article
provides a discursive analysis of how such advice is given in antenatal classes. Using
audio-recorded data from National Childbirth Trust (NCT)antenatal classes, we analyse
how class leaders talk to class members about
pregnancy, childbirth and infant care.We identify a pattern of advice giving in which
class leaders construct
‘golden age’ or ‘bad old days’ stories variably to contrast the practices of the past
(‘then’) with current practices
(‘now’). These contrasting repertoires operate against a backdrop of medicalization
and societal expectations that are both current and out-dated, providing a constitutive
framework to support class leaders’ evaluations and advice on pregnancy,childbirth
and infant care. |
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authorList |
authors |
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issue |
8 |
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peerReviewed |
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volume |
15 |
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AcademicArticle |
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Article |
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label |
Locke, Abigail and Horton-Salway, Mary (2010). ‘Golden age’ versus ‘Bad Old Days’:
A Discursive Examination of Advice-Giving in Antenatal Classes. Journal of Health
Psychology, 15(8) pp. 1214–1224. |
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label |
Locke, Abigail and Horton-Salway, Mary (2010). ‘Golden age’ versus ‘Bad Old Days’:
A Discursive Examination of Advice-Giving in Antenatal Classes. Journal of Health
Psychology, 15(8) pp. 1214–1224. |
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Title |
‘Golden age’ versus ‘Bad Old Days’: A Discursive Examination of Advice-Giving in Antenatal
Classes |
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