Tell me… Narration in the experience of pregnancy, childbirth and loss of a child Cover Image

„Opowiedz mi…”. Narracja w doświadczeniach ciąży, porodu i straty dziecka
Tell me… Narration in the experience of pregnancy, childbirth and loss of a child

Author(s): Barbara Baranowska, Antonina Doroszewska, Urszula Tataj-Puzyna
Subject(s): Philology
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: midwifery; narrative medicine; storytelling
Summary/Abstract: The article is a reflection on the use of elements of narrative medicine in midwifery. It presents fragments of perinatal narratives in various types of texts (also in belles-lettres) which can be used by women experiencing difficulties related to the pregnancy and childbirth and are a great material in the teaching of midwifery adepts. The article also describes the value of narrative medicine in relation to the work of midwives.

  • Page Range: 32-48
  • Page Count: 17
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Language: Polish