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

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emilosophy's review against another edition

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4.0

Not a book youd look to for guides or tips or information of that sort. It’s sort of an overview & overall look into pregnancy and the beginning of motherhood. it’s a pretty therapeutic read. and it’s very personal and open. i sort of had a problem with how they described that a female body is meant for baby making. maybe theyre right, scientifically… but i dont know how it could feel for people who have recurrent miscarriages or other things inhibiting them from being made to to carry fetuses… however, that tension i felt was eased when she later included an inclusive (and feminist) statement about women who cant give birth or female bodies who do not believe the same.
anyhow, good read. would recommend.

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jourdanicus's review against another edition

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This was definitely an interesting and important read - I'm glad it's out there for anyone who wants to be or is pregnant and for whom it would be helpful or meaningful. I got what I needed out of it and just feel like I don't need to finish it because I intend never to be pregnant lol

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caitlancole's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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khymihr's review against another edition

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4.25

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katelynprice's review against another edition

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4.5

I want to tell everyone about this book because it's the one pregnancy book that I really needed but had never heard of before. Garbes felt like a big sister, taking me under her wing and giving me all the validation and emotional support that I've been longing for. Her perspective as a woman of color is so valuable, and I really enjoyed the memoir aspect of this book. She does not shy away from calling out the problematic history of maternal medicine and advocating for much-needed change for ALL pregnant persons. This book is exactly what my overwhelmed, anxious, pregnant, social worker heart needed.

“Today, feminism means supporting women in whatever method of birth that they want.”

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eschorrlesnick's review against another edition

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4.0

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avadore's review against another edition

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4.5

No matter how much I read about pregnancy my mind is still blown by how little we seem to know about aspects of it. Google microchimerism as just one example out of like 50 from just this book alone. I enjoyed how much Garbes went into the emotional side of parenting and the huge identity shift of parenthood. For me this books is a perfect mix of facts and emotion.

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4.0

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