Like A Mother: A Feminist Journey Through The Science And Culture Of Pregnancy

"After reading Angela Garbes’ thorough, scientific investigation into the biology and business of pregnancy, you may find yourself picking up the phone to call your mom … just to say thanks. Nonpregnant and a nonmother, I still found this book fascinating. My favorite part? Learning that the placenta is an entirely new, roughly 2-pound organ that the female body creates during pregnancy to feed itself and the baby. Just – wow."