Bed Rest at Childbirth: Exploring Empirical Dimensions of Support and Vulnerability
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31-03-2023
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Social Trends
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Roy, Sanjay K.
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University of North Bengal
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Sharma, R. (31 C.E.). Bed Rest at Childbirth: Exploring Empirical Dimensions of Support and Vulnerability. Social Trends, 10, 110–124. https://ir.nbu.ac.in/handle/123456789/5053
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Sharma, Rukmani
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Abstract
phenomenon of childbirth is a social event, whereby
women hailing from both conventional and modern societies bestow
substantial credence upon their social counterparts for the provision
of emotional and psychological sustenance. The established
importance of obtaining social support from one’s biological kin has
been widely recognised. It is of utmost importance to adopt a discerning
perspective when dealing with this reliance and evaluate it from a
sociological standpoint, rather than simply acknowledging it as a
mundane occurrence. The inquiry into the selection process of women
beneficiaries and benefactors in times of vulnerability may shed light
on the uncharted rules and norms governing social support. A
comprehensive evaluation of the care dependency of expectant mothers
mandates a meticulous examination of the sociocultural milieu in which
they are positioned. The ongoing inquiry pertains to a specific cohort
of women who give birth within a biomedicalized urban setting,
wherein modern techniques enable the detection of potential risks with
unparalleled efficiency. Expectant mothers are often troubled by the
possibility of being classified as high-risk throughout the duration of
their gestation period. Pregnancies that present a heightened risk are
subject to meticulous oversight, diagnostic evaluations, and targeted
pharmacological interventions. Although bed rest is a commonly
prescribed intervention for the management of pregnancies with a
high risk of complications, its effectiveness cannot always be assured.
It is widely acknowledged that a considerable segment of the
women lacks the requisite resources and capabilities to comply with
the recommended protocols of prolonged antenatal and postnatal bed
rest. The present study endeavours to conduct a comprehensive
analysis of the organizational culture of Prakash Hospital, with a specific emphasis on the impact of unique social and economic
determinants on the assimilation of bed rest norms among women. In
a general sense, the discussion regarding the notion of bed rest pertains
to the capacity of women to alleviate potential risks via reliance on
their maternal kinship networks (baper bari).
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Childbirth, Risk negotiation, Bed rest, Baper bari and mother’s care, Social support
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10
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2348-6538
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110 - 124