High Risk: Stories of Pregnancy, Birth, and the Unexpected

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Exploring the complexities of high-risk pregnancies, Dr. Chavi Eve Karkowsky provides an unflinching look into maternal-fetal medicine. She addresses critical issues such as the rise in home births, America's maternal mortality rate, and the history of involuntary sterilization. Through personal narratives and historical context, Karkowsky highlights the joys and challenges of pregnancy, labor, and birth, while examining the societal implications of misinformation surrounding reproductive health. Her work emphasizes the need for transparency and understanding in this vital area of medicine.