The Evolution and Future Trajectory of Birth Health Tourism - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798337361635

Publisher: Medical Information Science Reference, 2026

Synopsis

Birth health tourism, the practice of traveling abroad to give birth, has evolved from a niche phenomenon into a complex global industry shaped by shifting economic, political, and social dynamics. Initially driven by access to superior medical care and favorable birth environments, it has now been influenced by legal and citizenship considerations, cost differences, and perceptions of maternal well-being. Advances in healthcare infrastructure, international accreditation, and digital connection facilitate cross-border maternity services, allowing parents to make informed choices about where to deliver their children. The future of birth health tourism may be defined by global policies, ethical regulations, and the integration of telehealth and personalized medicine, redefining how and where individuals seek safe, equitable, and culturally responsive childbirth experiences. The Evolution and Future Trajectory of Birth Health Tourism explores the emerging global trend of birth health tourism, where expectant parents travel abroad for childbirth-related medical services. It examines how technological advances, improved accessibility, and shifting social attitudes toward cross-border healthcare are reshaping the future of birth tourism, offering insights into the key factors driving this market, including cost, quality of care, and legal considerations. This book covers topics such as sociology, telemedicine, and digital technology, and is a useful resource for business owners, medical and healthcare professionals, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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About the Author

Asli Kaya graduated from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Dumlupınar University (1999-2003), specializing in Management and Organization. She completed her Master's degree in the Department of Business Administration, Management, and Organization at Dumlupınar University between 2003-2006, having the title of “Business Administration and Organization Science Specialist.” On September 6, 2021, she graduated from the Department of Health Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Suleyman Demirel University, in the field of Health Institutions Management, receiving the title of “Doctor.” Simultaneously, she completed the PhD. program in Accounting and Finance at the Department of Business Administration, Inönü University, and had the title of “Doctor” on February 22, 2024. Her research focuses on academic subjects in which health management, organizational behavior, behavioral accounting and finance, management and strategic management, health tourism and health economy. She has served as the editor of several scholarly and professional books, including Clinical Management in Disasters and Epidemics: Resilience and Sustainability (2026), Intersecting AI, Neurofinance, and Behavioral Finance for Decision Making (2026), Next-Generation Treatment Methods and Destinations in Dental Health Tourism (2026), Academic Organizational Behaviour (2025), Green Leadership Strategies for Increased Employee Engagement and Performance (2025), Integrating Organizational Theories With Sustainable Development (2024), Green Management Approaches to Organizational Behavior (2025), Health Economics from Different Perspectives (2025), Journey to Health: Health Tourism (2024), Academician Poets Shaping Poetry (2020), and My World (2013).

Edition details

• Publisher: Medical Information Science Reference
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798337361635
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 536
• Editor: Kaya Aslı