Becoming a Mother. An Australian History, Paperback/Carla Pascoe Leahy

This book charts the history of first-time Australian motherhood across the last 75 years, drawing upon oral history interviews with a diverse group of mothers. Through thematic chapters covering pregnancy, birth, childrearing, relationships, work and identity, the book analyses change and continuity in experiences of becoming a mother since 1945. -- . Publisher: Manchester University Press Author(s): Carla Pascoe Leahy Illustration(s): 5 black & white figures Number of pages: 296 Collection: Gender in History Publication date: 2025 Dimensions: 214 x 140 x 18 Cover type: Paperback / softback