“Maternal Devices”, Social Media and the Self-Management of Pregnancy, Mothering and Child Health
In recent years the smartphone has revolutionised lay people’s management of health and illness, particularly in regards to pregnancy and parenting. This article analyses smartphone applications, or apps, and social media platforms as mediating technologies which act as performative devices. These d...
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MDPI AG
2014-06-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/4/2/330 |