Birth Work as Care Work: Stories from Activist Birth Communities

by Alana Apfel, Victoria Law, Silvia Federici

Birth Work as Care Work presents a vibrant collection of stories and insights from the front lines of birth activist communities. The personal has once more become political, and birth workers, supporters, and doulas now find themselves at the fore of collective struggles for freedom and dignity.

The author, herself a scholar and birth justice organizer, provides a unique platform to explore the political dynamics of birth work, drawing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1629631515
• ISBN13: 9781629631516
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: PM Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.9" x 7.9"