Pregnancy Pain

Explore real women’s tales of healthcare trauma and medical misogyny with this “masterfully written” (Sophia A. Nelson, bestselling author of The Woman Code and Black Woman Redefined), meticulously researched, in-depth examination of the women’s health crisis in America—and what we can...

In this data-driven birth book, award-winning childbirth writer and educator Henci Goer brings her 30-plus years of experience analyzing the obstetric research to the table, delivering the most thorough synthesis on the market. Yet she structures the book thoughtfully so you can take in information however suits you. Dig into every detail or skip to the summaries. Henci creates a judgment-free zone where you're in the driver's seat. You're the best person to decide what's right for you. Here's your opportunity to get the data. Make a plan. And take charge of your birth.

Imagine two teenagers carelessly involved themselves in an illicit sex at school and the act suddenly results in an unplanned pregnancy. If you were in their shoes, what would you do? If you were one of the parents of diverse religious faith, how would you react to the pregnancy and to your son or daughter - the victim? This audiobook narrates the story of a boy - Tolu, whose pregnancy was unplanned by his parents - John and Aisha, who were in their teens.