"Just" a stay-at-home mom
Article Abstract:
A new mother who has decided to quit her job and stay home to raise her child suddenly feels she has lowered her status in society. She is told to feel confident that her child raising is important, to meet other stay-home mothers and to do an outside activity that she enjoys.
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1995
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Play-group woes
Article Abstract:
A new mother who takes her six-month-old to a play group is concerned about his crying and aggression when interacting with the other infants. She is told to make sure her baby is well fed and rested before the group, and not to be ashamed of the baby's behavior.
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1996
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"I don't want to breastfeed."(pregnant mother's query)
Article Abstract:
An expectant mother who does not want to breastfeed wants to stop feeling guilty about her decision. She is told to try breastfeeding initially, and if it does not work out, not to worry about what other people think.
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1996
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