Secreting Religion: Perinatal Dynamics, Ego Death and ‘Reproductive Consciousness’ in Childbirth
I present narratives from nine women describing the special events of consciousness they experienced during childbirth. These narratives are discussed in terms of transpersonal psychology. Most of the women interviewed spoke of a meaningful encounter with death and this will be explored as the prima...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Equinox Publ.
2009
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Journal for the academic study of religion
Year: 2009, Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Pages: 161-189 |
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transpersonal-psychology
B holotropic B ego-death B childbirth-pain B women’s religion B birth-trauma |
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