ext_283716 ([identity profile] ewigweibliche.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] theatokos 2008-03-20 06:13 pm (UTC)

I am glad that we have medical interventions, I'm just alarmed at how they're pushed and expected.

I worry a little bit about posting such strong feelings about this subject because there is already SO MUCH judgement around women's bodily choices in general, and women themselves can become very self-righteous about their birth choices. Instead of supporting one another in a society that hinders positive bodily and birth choices, we can often tear each other down and disempower one another. Sadly, lots of women don't ever get past being told what is best for them - but I am quicker to blame the patriarchal medical complex than I am to blame the women.

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