The ontology of early labour (and the difficulties of talking about it): Using interview methods to investigate uncertain and gendered concepts

This article presents reflections on the process of collecting interview data about fathers’ experiences of ‘early labour’. Early labour is the first phase of labour, defined in textbooks by regular contractions and cervical dilation of up to 4 cm. Women are typically encouraged to stay at home duri...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Julie Roberts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-03-01
Series:Methodological Innovations
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2059799119825594