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Content note: This episode discusses complications of pregnancy, including pregnancy loss and maternal death.

Amy and Margaret sit down with journalist and author Irin Carmon to discuss her new book, UNBEARABLE: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America. Through research and deep reporting, Carmon exposes the complicated reality of being pregnant in today's America. Whether a pregnancy is wanted or unwanted, Carmon reveals how bias, systemic failures, secrecy and shame, and our changing policies have had profound effects on that experience and on maternal health.

They discuss:

  • The historical roots of reproductive medicine

  • Why women across every belief system are affected by criminalization, neglect, and medical bias

  • The myth of the “perfect pregnancy” and how silence around childbirth harms all mothers

  • The complicated consequences of abortion bans and restrictions on reproductive health care

  • Why maternal care should center respect of women’s autonomy, dignity, and humanity

Carmon offers not just critique, but hope, showing how individual courage and systemic change can coexist.

Here's where you can find Irin:

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Content provided by What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood, Margaret Ables, and Amy Wilson. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood, Margaret Ables, and Amy Wilson or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Content note: This episode discusses complications of pregnancy, including pregnancy loss and maternal death.

Amy and Margaret sit down with journalist and author Irin Carmon to discuss her new book, UNBEARABLE: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America. Through research and deep reporting, Carmon exposes the complicated reality of being pregnant in today's America. Whether a pregnancy is wanted or unwanted, Carmon reveals how bias, systemic failures, secrecy and shame, and our changing policies have had profound effects on that experience and on maternal health.

They discuss:

  • The historical roots of reproductive medicine

  • Why women across every belief system are affected by criminalization, neglect, and medical bias

  • The myth of the “perfect pregnancy” and how silence around childbirth harms all mothers

  • The complicated consequences of abortion bans and restrictions on reproductive health care

  • Why maternal care should center respect of women’s autonomy, dignity, and humanity

Carmon offers not just critique, but hope, showing how individual courage and systemic change can coexist.

Here's where you can find Irin:

We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/

Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at ⁠www.monarchmoney.com/FRESH

Ready to raise money-smart kids? Start now with your first month FREE at acornsearly.com/FRESH!

Head to GigSalad.com and book some awesome talent for your next party, and let them know that What Fresh Hell sent you.Irin Carmon interview, Unbearable book, pregnancy in America, maternal health crisis, criminalization of miscarriage, abortion bans impact, reproductive health care, women’s autonomy,

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