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

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

Author: Angela Garbes

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About This BookA candid, feminist, and personal deep dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and motherhoodLike 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 food and culture writer embarked on an intensive journey of exploration, diving into the scientific mysteries and cultural attitudes that surround motherhood to find answers to questions that had only previously been given in the form of advice about what women ought to do—rather than allowing them the freedom to choose the right path for themselves.In Like a Mother, Garbes offers a rigorously researched and compelling look at the physiology, biology, and psychology of pregnancy and motherhood, informed by in-depth reportage and personal experience. With the curiosity of a journalist, the perspective of a feminist, and the intimacy and urgency of a mother, she explores the emerging science behind the pressing questions women have about everything from miscarriage to complicated labors to postpartum changes. The result is a visceral, full-frontal look at what’s really happening during those nine life-altering months, and why women deserve access to better care, support, and information.Infused with humor and born out of awe, appreciation, and understanding of the female body and its strength, Like a Mother debunks common myths and dated assumptions, offering guidance and camaraderie to women navigating one of the biggest and most profound changes in their lives. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Angela GarbesPublisher: ‎ Harper Wave; Reprint edition (7 May 2019)Format: Paperback – 7 May 2019Language: ‎ EnglishPages: 256ISBN: ‎ 978-0062662958Dimensions: ‎ 13.49 x 1.47 x 20.32 cmWeight: ‎ 1 kg 50 g

Browse this title within our Health and Fitness collection. Edition details: Paperback – 7 May 2019, ‎ English.

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General / Adult
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‎ English • Paperback – 7 May 2019
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‎ Harper Wave; Reprint edition (7 May 2019)
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What is this book about?

About This BookA candid, feminist, and personal deep dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and motherhoodLike 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...

Who should read this book?

Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

  • You’ll love this book because it treats you like a thinking adult, not a rule-following patient. Blending hard science with cultural critique, it answers the questions doctors and guidebooks often dodge, without fear or judgment. You get clarity, confidence, and context—so you can understand what’s happening in your body and make informed choices that feel right for you. It’s empowering, deeply researched, and refreshingly honest.
  • Published by ‎ Harper Wave; Reprint edition (7 May 2019).
  • Language: ‎ English.

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About This BookA candid, feminist, and personal deep dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and motherhoodLike 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 food and culture writer embarked on an intensive...

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