Astute

Dive into “Birth: Three Mothers, Nine Months, and Pregnancy in America,” journalist Rebecca Grant’s debut. This enlightening book follows three first-time mothers connected to Portland’s Andaluz Waterbirth Center. It illuminates their distinctive pregnancy, childbirth, and nascent postpartum experiences, offering profound insight into maternal healthcare in the US. As we witness Jillian’s transformation from midwifery student to center manager, delve into T’Nika’s aspirations of nursing equality, and join Alison on her challenging pregnancy, Grant seamlessly interweaves personal stories with astute medical, legal, and cultural insights. Through this intimate yet informative narrative, she uncovers the intricate complexities of modern childbirth and the broader panorama of maternal healthcare, rendering it an exceptionally compelling read.
–The New York Times Book Review