Birthzillas: The Podcast

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In this episode we talk about reproductive justice, birth advocacy, and why legal rights aren't enough. I recommend Sabia Wade's book Birthing Liberation: How Reproductive Justice Can Set Us All Free, talk about histories of reproductive coercion, and consider the limits of law (and why we need justice instead!). Putting on your thinking hat and let's go!

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In this episode we talk about how OBGYNs developed in the US and why that's very different than the rest of the world. We touch on the Flexner Report, which reshaped medical care in the US, get some stats on the maternal mortality crisis here, and talk about policy solutions to some of these problems. Then we hear from home birth Midwife Kim who tells us a little bit about her profession. Let's go!

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Major announcement in here: the University of Kansas is readying a book contract for Birthzillas and Madwives! So, stay tuned for more information. In the rest of today's episode we talk about bodily autonomy and consider who has the last word in deciding when/how to intervene in birth. We talk a bit about home birth and hospital birth and get ready for next week's visit by Midwife Kim!

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In this episode we talk about the importance of stories, how often women's health complaints are dismissed for no reason, testimonial justice, and medical trust. And bonus: I share my birth story and talk about why putting the social back in social sciences is important.

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In this episode we introduce Birthzillas, talk about the importance of sharing birth stories, and answer your questions about the politics of childbirth.