Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy

Title: Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy Author: Angela Garbes ISBN: 9780062662958 Publisher: Harper Paperbacks Published: 2019 Binding: Paperback Language: English Condition: New Wellness 1208905 Publisher Description: A candid, feminist, and personal deep dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and motherhood Like most first-time mothers, Angela Garbes was filled with questions when she became pregnant. What exactly is a placenta and how does it function? How does a body go into labor? Why is breast best? Is wine totally off-limits? But as she soon discovered, it's not easy to find satisfying answers. Your obstetrician will cautiously quote statistics; online sources will scare you with conflicting and often inaccurate data; and even the most trusted books will offer information with a heavy dose of judgment. To educate herself, the