ANTH 64 Evolution of Birth, Pregnancy, and Babies

This course examines human universals and cross-cultural variation in pregnancy, birth, and infant development. In the first section, principles of life history theory and human reproductive ecology are introduced, and students will learn how assisted birth evolved in humans. In the second section, students will analyze expectations and systems of pregnancy, birth, and infant care in a cross-cultural context. Throughout the course, students will evaluate current controversies surrounding medical models of childbirth, breastfeeding, and co-sleeping.

Instructor

Thayer

Degree Requirement Attributes

INT or SCI

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Department-Specific Course Categories

BIOL

Offered

• Spring