Birthing Justice: Black Women, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Birthing Justice, a seminal text on maternal healthcare, reproductive justice, health equity, and intersectional racial justice, has been updated with six new chapters and a reading group guide. It highlights Black womens agency in the birth justice movement and emphasizes the need to address the broken maternal care system.

Format: Hardback
Length: 334 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking and widely acclaimed book has been updated in its second edition, featuring six new chapters that delve into critical topics such as breastfeeding and Black infant health, Black birthing experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, the reimagining of birthing practices by Black doulas, the emergence of a national movement in the United States advocating for childbirth rights, childbirth in Zanzibar, and the expansion of the global movement for sexual and reproductive well-being. Throughout the book, other chapters have also been revised and updated to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Birthing Justice is a groundbreaking work that centers Black womens voices at the forefront of the ongoing debate about reforming the broken maternal care system. It emphasizes the agency and empowerment of Black women in the birth justice movement. Originally published in 2016, Birthing Justice has become a seminal text for those interested in maternal healthcare, reproductive justice, health equity, and intersectional racial justice. It is particularly valuable in courses on gender studies, Black studies, public health, and training programs for midwives and OB/GYNs.

In addition to the comprehensive content, the book offers valuable resources and a reading group guide. These additional materials provide further insights and discussion points for individuals and groups engaged in studying and promoting birth justice.

To access these resources and the reading group guide, please visit the website: www.blackwomenbirthingjustice.com.

Weight: 780g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032546001
Edition number: 2 ed