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I'm Sorry for My Loss : An Urgent Examination of Reproductive Care in America.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Little, Rebecca.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Miscarriage.
- Reproductive health.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (482 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Naperville : Sourcebooks, Incorporated, 2024.
- Summary:
- The book 'I’m Sorry for My Loss: An Urgent Examination of Reproductive Care in America' by Rebecca Little and Colleen Long explores the multifaceted challenges surrounding pregnancy loss in the United States. It delves into the complexities of language and identity when discussing pregnancy loss, acknowledging the diverse experiences of women, trans men, and non-binary individuals. The authors aim to untangle the emotional and linguistic knots associated with pregnancy loss, using plain language while respecting individuals' personal terminologies. Through interviews and personal narratives, the book highlights systemic failures and societal indifference towards reproductive care, as well as the gendered policies that exacerbate these issues. With elements of humor, the authors offer a candid exploration of grief, societal expectations, and the urgent need for improved reproductive healthcare. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Authors' Note on Word Choice
- Introduction
- Part I: How We Got Here
- Chapter One
- Chapter Two
- Chapter Three
- Chapter Four
- Chapter Five
- Part II: Sick Mothers
- Chapter Six
- Chapter Seven
- Chapter Eight
- Part III: The Legal Morass
- Chapter Nine
- Chapter Ten
- Chapter Eleven
- Chapter Twelve
- Part IV: The Making of Meaning
- Chapter Thirteen
- Chapter Fourteen
- Chapter Fifteen
- Afterword
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix: Did You Seriously Just Say That to Me?
- Recommended Media
- Notes
- Index
- About the Authors
- Back Cover.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781728292762
- 172829276X
- OCLC:
- 1455117551
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