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  • Sociology
  • Medical Sociology
  • Feminist Perspectives

Background:

  • Mothers' health outcomes differ from childfree women.
  • The influence of motherhood on health is complex and context-dependent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the "motherhood biographies" conceptual framework.
  • To provide a holistic approach for understanding motherhood's impact on health across the life course and social positions.

Main Methods:

  • Drawing on theories from family and medical sociology, social psychology, and critical feminist perspectives.
  • Developing a comprehensive and flexible motherhood construct.
  • Emphasizing intersectional differences and similarities among mothers.

Main Results:

  • The framework allows for incorporation of multiple motherhood transitions and experiences.
  • It highlights the importance of intersectionality in understanding health disparities.
  • Provides a roadmap for methodological tools and data needs.

Conclusions:

  • The motherhood biography perspective is crucial for social scientists studying motherhood and health.
  • This approach enables testing of how, when, and why motherhood matters for diverse health outcomes.
  • It offers a nuanced understanding of maternal health across the life span.