HW #44 - Comments On Other Peoples' Blogs

Sarah L,
You did a lovely job of summarizing the processes around childbirth over the past 100 years. You paused to analyze the practices in light of physiological inclings of women external effects of society on women.
I particularly valued your story of the woman who experienced birth in both Africa and the US, because it was a very relevant example of how the US treats birth like other countries don't: a medical procedure.
Your project matters to me because it provides a an explanation of the relationship between birth and society over the past century in a way that I have not yet seen. I can use your project as a frame of reference when writing about or analyzing birth over time.

Natalie,
Great job of describing the various ways that women are abused via judicial systems and doctors, and why it is considered abuse. I felt your passion oozing out of the computer screen. It was engaging and educational.
I particularly valued your insight that soon-to-be-mothers are the only people in society who are forced to undergo invasive surgery and even abuse for the sake of another life, and an un-born, dependent one at that. This had never occured to me, and I think it is particularly persuasive.
This project matters to me because I have empathy for all the women who have to fight for their ideal births, and for my future, potentially pregnant self. I sincerely recommend that you do send this blog post to an editorial-writing contest or another means of getting it published. I think this is worth reading, for many.

Naima,
You go girl! Your motivation to be involved in your stepmom's pregancy and the overall experience of birth is commendable, and the fact that your formed a strategy to do so looks effective. I think your experiences in doula training will provide life-long skills. After having seen several births, a doula in action, and what it takes to support birthing/pregnant women, I think that you have the potential to be a great doula!
Your project is important to me because I might like to take that class as well. I'm so excited for you to learn more about this process and eventually be a part of a birth.
I found it especially interesting that your aunt sings to the baby and familiarizes herself with him/her by touching the stomach...I wonder how she learned to do this.
Interesting work!