Like a Mother

A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy

Ranked #6 in Motherhood, Ranked #10 in Fertilitysee more rankings.

What to read after What to Expect . . . . A badass, feminist, and personal deep-dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and early motherhood that debunks myths and dated assumptions, offering guidance and camaraderie to women navigating one of the biggest and most profound changes in their lives.

Like most first-time mothers, Angela Garbes was filled with questions when she became pregnant. What exactly is a placenta? How does a body go into labor? Why is breast best? What are the signs and effects of post-partum depression?

But as she discovered, it’s not easy to...
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Taylor Lorenz On Vacation LIKE A MOTHER by @agarbes is fantastic. It’s an incredible book that anyone who cares about women’s health should read (even men and non mothers, like myself!) will find it interesting, shocking, and beautifully written. I can’t recommend it enough! Just wanted to spread the word https://t.co/UJYt3mr8BK (Source)


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