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Exploring the influence of antenatal care and pregnancy on birthing peoples relationship with their body

Description 
In this PhD you will explore the sociological, political, environmental and cultural influences on birthing peoples relationship with their body during pregnancy and postpartum. We expect this will include perspectives of birthing people to then inform understanding of the complex interrelationships between birthing people, care provides and systems. Applicants with a size inclusive and feminist philosophy will be highly sought after.
Essential criteria: 
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords 
Pregnancy, weight stigma
School 
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health / Hudson Institute of Medical Research » Nutrition, Dietetics & Food
Available options 
PhD/Doctorate
Time commitment 
Full-time
Part-time
Top-up scholarship funding available 
No
Physical location 
Notting Hill
Co-supervisors 
Prof 
Janeane Dart
Dr 
Madeline Hawke
(External)

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