A Pathway to Understanding the Carers Role in Infant Education. Pregnancy is a time of physical and emotional upheaval and brings with it joy, ambivalence, relief, excitement, and expectations. Adequate preparation for pregnancy and the parenting role is important for those embarking on the challenges of rearing and educating an infant.This book explores through the literature and womens self-reports their experiences of pregnancy, birth, the postnatal period, and antenatal-parenthood classes. Verbal comments are provided.Topics include Pregnancy as a social phenomenon The role of being a pregnant woman stereotypes and images The sakriti opis