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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Birthing Today In A Racist CultureBy Amy L. GillilandBirthing Justice is an anthology of perspectives on the issues facing Black and African American people today as they try to birth their babies with respect in a racist culture. As a White birth professional for over thirty years; I have no doubts that Women of Color receive different care than White women. Their unique history of being exploited for medical research and receiving substandard care creates distrust of the obstetrical system. But the present condition of mothers and babies dying at twice the rate of White women makes them dependent on the same system to keep their babies alive. The resurgence of Black and African American people midwifing and doulaing each other through the peripartum period is an expression of solidarity and power that will do much in the long run to end racial disparities.The perspectives offered in this book are personal; historical; political; and uplifting. I find it inspiring when women band together to create change to better their own and their children's lives; and to create options for others. What this book offers that no other does is multiple perspectives on a complex issue; grounded in contemporary dialogues about race and disparities in perinatal care. There is anger and sadness in this book; but mostly compassion and a call to action. Birthing Justice informs about what people's experiences are like and what those of us who are outsiders need to know to understand the reproductive justice movement. Like the pregnant person featured on the cover; Birthing Justice looks you in the eye and dares you to look away again after hearing their voices.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. She will love it.By LGSilverSpringThis is a gift for my daughter who is a birth doula. She will love it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerThis book is so important. Everyone must read it
