You're Doing It Wrong!: Mothering, Media, and Medical Expertise
Margaret M Quinlan
(Author)
Bethany L. Johnson
(Author)
Description
New mothers face a barrage of confounding decisions during the life-cycle of early motherhood which includes... Should they change their diet or mindset to conceive? Exercise while pregnant? Should they opt for a home birth or head for a hospital? Whatever they "choose," they will be sure to find plenty of medical expertise from health practitioners to social media "influencers" telling them that they're making a series of mistakes. As intersectional feminists with two small children each, Bethany L. Johnson and Margaret M. Quinlan draw from their own experiences as well as stories from a range of caretakers throughout. You're Doing it Wrong! investigates the storied history of mothering advice in the media, from the newspapers, magazines, doctors' records and personal papers of the nineteenth-century to today's websites, Facebook groups, and Instagram feeds. Johnson and Quinlan find surprising parallels between today's mothering experts and their Victorian counterparts, but they also explore how social media has placed unprecedented pressures on new mothers, even while it may function as social support for some. They further examine the contentious construction of prenatal and baby care expertise itself, as individuals such as everyone from medical professionals to experienced moms have competed to have their expertise acknowledged in the public sphere. Exploring potential health crises from infertility treatments to "better babies" milestones, You're Doing it Wrong! provides a provocative look at historical and contemporary medical expertise during conception, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and infant care stages.Product Details
Price
$39.04
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Publish Date
April 19, 2019
Pages
248
Dimensions
6.1 X 9.0 X 0.6 inches | 0.8 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780813593784
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About the Author
Bethany L. Johnson is an instructor in history and an associate member to the graduate faculty and research affiliate faculty in the department of communication studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Margaret M. Quinlan is a professor of communication studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Reviews
Mr. Dad "Positive Parenting" podcast interview with Bethany Johnson and Margaret Quinlan
https: //mrdad.com/positiveparenting-afn/youre-doing-it-wrong-the-stress-switch/--Mr. Dad "Positive Parenting" podcast
"Combining historical insights and of-the-minute analyses of social media platforms, Johnson and Quinlan persuasively argue for a rethinking of what we "know" about expertise and the often-fraught journey of early motherhood." --Kristin Celello "co-editor of Domestic Tensions, National Anxieties "
Self-care Series: Margaret M. Quinlan Q&A
https: //www.andbreathepostnatal.com/blog/2019/09/14/self-care-series-margaret-quinlan--& Breathe Post-Natal
"Yes, We Will Revise that R&R" Birthing and Writing in the "Publish-or-Perish" Paradigm - Guest Post
http: //theprofessorisin.com/2019/09/23/yes-we-will-revise-that-rr-birthing-and-writing-in-the-publish-or-perish-paradigm-guest-post/--The Professor is In
Episode 67: Bethany Johnson and Maggie Quinlan on "You're Doing It Wrong! Mothering, Media and Medical Expertise"
https: //engendered.us/episode-67-bethany-johnson-and-maggie-quinlan-on-youre-doing-it-wrong-mothering-media-and-medical-expertise/?fbclid=IwAR2HBiS9zhPmFNBD4hx6QBwWTHYJJ_V94S9HqhLerEqi33tAKJ69MzqI1fc--Engendered podcast
"Mtherhood in the media: an interview with Margaret Quinlan - Episode 199"
https: //parentingbytes.com/motherhood-is-hard-margaret-quinlan/--Parenting Bytes
"Psychologists Off The Clock" podcast interview with Bethany Johnson and Margaret Quinlan
https: //www.offtheclockpsych.com/podcast/youre-doing-it-wrong--Psychologists Off The Clock podcast
"You're Doing It Wrong! with Bethany L. JohnsonThe Can't Make This Up History Podcast"--They Can't Make This Up History Podcast
Margaret Quinlan interview on Birth Words podcast
https: //podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/infertility-ii/id1470817610?i=1000457784715--Birth Words
"Through analyses of historical and contemporary cases, especially the careful study of social media and smart phone apps, Johnson and Quinlan raise important questions about expertise and power relations in defining the good mother."--Rima D. Apple "author of Perfect Motherhood: Science and Childbearing in America "
"'You're Doing It Wrong': the century-old roots of mom-shaming," by Anna North--Vox
"You're Doing It Wrong!: Mothering, Media, and Medical Expertise is a rare mix of historical, sociological, and media analysis that sheds light on the processes by which motherhood gets defined. We get a glimpse of the historical underpinnings of our relationship with medical expertise, and how media outlets create cultural consensus about mothering (if they do)."
--Julie Des Jardins "author of Women and the Historical Enterprise in America: Gender, Race, and the Politics of Memory "
"Eugenics Theory, Better Baby Contests, and the Formation of Modern Parenting Advice" by Patrick A. Coleman
https: //www.fatherly.com/love-money/eugenics-history-parenting-advice/--Fatherly
"An amazingly refreshing look back at how the medical advice given in relation to raising children has changed over the ages. It really helps to put everything into perspective, and makes you realize...we probably aren't doing such a bad job after all!"--Motherhood: The Real Deal
Defining Moments podcast interview with Bethany L. Johnson and Margaret M. Quinlan
https: //woub.org/2019/06/24/post-partum-care-baby-milestones-and-mothering-historical-and-contemporary-challenges/--Defining Moments
"A Tongue-in-Cheek History of Infertility"
https: //www.momcavetv.com/history-of-infertility/--MomCave
"Empowered Health" podcast interview with Bethany L. Johnson and Margaret M. Quinlan
https: //empoweredhealthshow.com/ep-28-mothering-crowdsourcing-advice-and-judgment-with-dr-margaret-quinlan-and-bethany-johnson/--Empowered Health podast
"The Pressures of Being a "Perfect Mom" and Information Overload: Author & researcher Dr. Margaret Quinlan shares insights on this age-old feeling nearly every mom experiences"
https: //www.drstevesilvestro.com/the-pressures-of-being-a-perfect-mom-information-overwhelm-with-dr-margaret-quinlan--Dr. Steve Silvestro
"You're Doing it Wrong" -- The Long History of Mom Shaming
https: //www.healthline.com/health-news/youre-doing-it-wrong-the-problem-with-social-media-influencers-and-parenting--Healthline
"Common Sense Pregnancy, Parenting & Politics" podcast interview with Margaret Quinlan
http: //dcs.megaphone.fm/POD1018577234.mp3?key=484bc6c633d79e6845237ce5173862e2--Common Sense Pregnancy, Parenting & Politics
"You're Doing it Wrong! (Not!!)" The Happy Student podcast interview with Margaret Quinlan
https: //podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-student/id1180759474--The Happy Student podcast
NYSSA: The Unmentionables podcast interview with Bethany Johnson and Margaret Quinlan
https: //www.buzzsprout.com/291095/1892564--NYSSA: The Unmentionables podcast
"Masters in Parenting Podcast" interview with Bethany Johnson
https: //www.chicagoparent.com/learn/podcast/masters-in-parenting-episode-32/--Chicago Parent
"'You're Doing It Wrong' Authors Dicuss Infertility" by Yasmine Singh
https: //lifeontheup.com/2019/11/08/youre-doing-it-wrong-authors-dicuss-infertility/--Life on the Up
"Johnson and Quinlan offer a superb analysis of historical and contemporary renderings of both the lay and expert advice mothers receive."--Women & Language
Academic Minute: New Mother Challenges interview with Margaret Quinlan
https: //www.insidehighered.com/audio/2020/02/13/new-mother-challenges--Inside Higher Education - Academic Minute
"Experiencing the Unimaginable: Part II: Pregnancy loss," by Margaret M. Quinlan and Bethany Johnson
https: //www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/medical-humanities-mamas/202002/experiencing-the-unimaginable--Psychology Today
https: //mrdad.com/positiveparenting-afn/youre-doing-it-wrong-the-stress-switch/--Mr. Dad "Positive Parenting" podcast
"Combining historical insights and of-the-minute analyses of social media platforms, Johnson and Quinlan persuasively argue for a rethinking of what we "know" about expertise and the often-fraught journey of early motherhood." --Kristin Celello "co-editor of Domestic Tensions, National Anxieties "
Self-care Series: Margaret M. Quinlan Q&A
https: //www.andbreathepostnatal.com/blog/2019/09/14/self-care-series-margaret-quinlan--& Breathe Post-Natal
"Yes, We Will Revise that R&R" Birthing and Writing in the "Publish-or-Perish" Paradigm - Guest Post
http: //theprofessorisin.com/2019/09/23/yes-we-will-revise-that-rr-birthing-and-writing-in-the-publish-or-perish-paradigm-guest-post/--The Professor is In
Episode 67: Bethany Johnson and Maggie Quinlan on "You're Doing It Wrong! Mothering, Media and Medical Expertise"
https: //engendered.us/episode-67-bethany-johnson-and-maggie-quinlan-on-youre-doing-it-wrong-mothering-media-and-medical-expertise/?fbclid=IwAR2HBiS9zhPmFNBD4hx6QBwWTHYJJ_V94S9HqhLerEqi33tAKJ69MzqI1fc--Engendered podcast
"Mtherhood in the media: an interview with Margaret Quinlan - Episode 199"
https: //parentingbytes.com/motherhood-is-hard-margaret-quinlan/--Parenting Bytes
"Psychologists Off The Clock" podcast interview with Bethany Johnson and Margaret Quinlan
https: //www.offtheclockpsych.com/podcast/youre-doing-it-wrong--Psychologists Off The Clock podcast
"You're Doing It Wrong! with Bethany L. JohnsonThe Can't Make This Up History Podcast"--They Can't Make This Up History Podcast
"Motherhood Has Never Been More Complicated -- Here's How to Simplify It" by Laura Donovan
--She KnowsMargaret Quinlan interview on Birth Words podcast
https: //podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/infertility-ii/id1470817610?i=1000457784715--Birth Words
"Through analyses of historical and contemporary cases, especially the careful study of social media and smart phone apps, Johnson and Quinlan raise important questions about expertise and power relations in defining the good mother."--Rima D. Apple "author of Perfect Motherhood: Science and Childbearing in America "
"'You're Doing It Wrong': the century-old roots of mom-shaming," by Anna North--Vox
"You're Doing It Wrong!: Mothering, Media, and Medical Expertise is a rare mix of historical, sociological, and media analysis that sheds light on the processes by which motherhood gets defined. We get a glimpse of the historical underpinnings of our relationship with medical expertise, and how media outlets create cultural consensus about mothering (if they do)."
--Julie Des Jardins "author of Women and the Historical Enterprise in America: Gender, Race, and the Politics of Memory "
"Eugenics Theory, Better Baby Contests, and the Formation of Modern Parenting Advice" by Patrick A. Coleman
https: //www.fatherly.com/love-money/eugenics-history-parenting-advice/--Fatherly
"An amazingly refreshing look back at how the medical advice given in relation to raising children has changed over the ages. It really helps to put everything into perspective, and makes you realize...we probably aren't doing such a bad job after all!"--Motherhood: The Real Deal
Defining Moments podcast interview with Bethany L. Johnson and Margaret M. Quinlan
https: //woub.org/2019/06/24/post-partum-care-baby-milestones-and-mothering-historical-and-contemporary-challenges/--Defining Moments
"A Tongue-in-Cheek History of Infertility"
https: //www.momcavetv.com/history-of-infertility/--MomCave
"Empowered Health" podcast interview with Bethany L. Johnson and Margaret M. Quinlan
https: //empoweredhealthshow.com/ep-28-mothering-crowdsourcing-advice-and-judgment-with-dr-margaret-quinlan-and-bethany-johnson/--Empowered Health podast
"The Pressures of Being a "Perfect Mom" and Information Overload: Author & researcher Dr. Margaret Quinlan shares insights on this age-old feeling nearly every mom experiences"
https: //www.drstevesilvestro.com/the-pressures-of-being-a-perfect-mom-information-overwhelm-with-dr-margaret-quinlan--Dr. Steve Silvestro
"You're Doing it Wrong" -- The Long History of Mom Shaming
https: //www.healthline.com/health-news/youre-doing-it-wrong-the-problem-with-social-media-influencers-and-parenting--Healthline
"Common Sense Pregnancy, Parenting & Politics" podcast interview with Margaret Quinlan
http: //dcs.megaphone.fm/POD1018577234.mp3?key=484bc6c633d79e6845237ce5173862e2--Common Sense Pregnancy, Parenting & Politics
"You're Doing it Wrong! (Not!!)" The Happy Student podcast interview with Margaret Quinlan
https: //podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-student/id1180759474--The Happy Student podcast
NYSSA: The Unmentionables podcast interview with Bethany Johnson and Margaret Quinlan
https: //www.buzzsprout.com/291095/1892564--NYSSA: The Unmentionables podcast
"Masters in Parenting Podcast" interview with Bethany Johnson
https: //www.chicagoparent.com/learn/podcast/masters-in-parenting-episode-32/--Chicago Parent
"'You're Doing It Wrong' Authors Dicuss Infertility" by Yasmine Singh
https: //lifeontheup.com/2019/11/08/youre-doing-it-wrong-authors-dicuss-infertility/--Life on the Up
"Johnson and Quinlan offer a superb analysis of historical and contemporary renderings of both the lay and expert advice mothers receive."--Women & Language
Academic Minute: New Mother Challenges interview with Margaret Quinlan
https: //www.insidehighered.com/audio/2020/02/13/new-mother-challenges--Inside Higher Education - Academic Minute
"Experiencing the Unimaginable: Part II: Pregnancy loss," by Margaret M. Quinlan and Bethany Johnson
https: //www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/medical-humanities-mamas/202002/experiencing-the-unimaginable--Psychology Today
