![]() ![]() She draws attention to racial disparities in prenatal care in the U.S. She touches on transgender experiences during pregnancy. She explores a range of topics and keeps an eye towards which groups of people are not finding themselves represented in mainstream books about pregnancy. Addressing underrepresented familiesĪngela Garbes is a Seattle-based writer who employs her journalistic talents to unpack the perinatal experience. In this regard, it reminds me of Expecting Better by Emily Oster. One of her goals is to unburden pregnant people from the un-sourced or outdated advice that bombards them during pregnancy. The author draws heavily from her personal experience but balances this with an exploration into current scientific research on various topics. This book fits squarely in the camp of tell-it-like-it-really-is books that don’t sugarcoat the pregnancy through parenting continuum. Like a Mother (Harper Wave, 2018) is a great book that adds a valuable voice to those on the doula’s bookshelf. I love reading new books on pregnancy, labor, postpartum and parenting from authors with a unique perspective. ![]()
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