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A compassionate, empathetic, love filled book exploring the authors own abortion and life of experience in reproductive health as well as some of the people she has met along her way. It‘s taken me a while to get to this and I thought it was phenomenal - a book of real heart but also a loud wake up call as we see the erosion of options, the removal of choice & the vilification of those who seek abortions. shame it‘s unlikely to be read by all

You or someone you love: this is a photo of me, a piece of my life. This was taken by my husband in April 2011, in ICU. I had died and come back. I have told my story again and again and I‘ll keep doing it. I want you to see what someone who needs abortion care looks like. I am just one of so many other faces that you know. That you love. Because we all know and love someone who has had/will need abortion care at a point in their lives. ⬇️:

It‘s Mother‘s Day 2023, and I think it‘s a great time to talk about abortion. Let‘s start here. Over 60% of peoplx who have abortions are already parenting. Peoplx who choose to parent or not to parent, are the same peoplx at different points in their lives. Everyone knows and loves someone who has had or will need an abortion. Abortion saves lives. I‘m one of those people whose life it would save. Everyone has the right to decide when, if,

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This was definitely an eye opener to the birthing possibilities that the West tends to be ignorant of. I‘m excited and feel much more empowered to bring my child into this world. One of my favorite quotes that I‘ll be pinning up in the birth room was “Let your monkey do it.” Letting the instinctual, animal part of your brain push aside the thinking part is an important skill in this process.
Yes, that‘s my big ol‘ belly in the background. 🥰

While this book is not perfect, I found it immensely helpful, reassuring, and an interesting read. It's full of scientific citations, details about studies about breastfeeding, guidance on general approach, and practical tips. I could have done without the intro which argues breastfeeding is superior to formula and about health benefits. This intro is a) unnecessary if you've already decided to breastfeed; b) scary to read; c) a bit judgmental.

A very informative, positive book about natural birth.

More baby research 😊 I get so much advice about whether or not to breastfeed 🤱 so....I‘m going to read and get more info 😊

A midwife‘s views on the birth experience, which is pretty one-sided but also has good tips on how to relax during labour.

Read March 23-30
Rated 2.5/5 ⭐️
Book 18/60

My due date is approaching so I'm switching gears. 🤰👶Any other book recommendations for a soon to be first time mom??

Yeah, issa no from me, dawg. Seriously, no. Full of judgment and terrible advice. "Sleep when the baby sleeps" and "find a sitter who will bring your baby to you around feeding time" are two gems that made it into this book. Most of this book was trying to sell BF'ing to people who are already sold on it and dissing formula. There were a few pieces of helpful included but not enough for me to recommend this to anyone else.

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