The herstory of modern birth practices

In this episode, we take a step back in time and a short but deep
dive into history from a female perspective. We explore how ideas
about women and their bodies have led to the birthing practices
we see today. We visit the world of Goddesses, vulva art, and how
women were once revered for their ability to create life. Then we
move on through the times into a world where women were seen as
dirty malfunctioning versions of men, whose primary role was to
reproduce. We also talk about how science and the mechanisation
of the world resulted in our bodies being viewed as machines. On
this whistlestop tour of history... or should I say herstory, you
will hear about the gossips (you definitely want to listen to
this), the closing off of keyholes during birth, and of course
some fun along the way. You also get a sneak peek into the vulva
art that one of us loves to make!


Show LINKS:
Jane Hardwick Collins: https://janehardwickecollings.com/
Marilyn French :
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14160.Marilyn_French
Adrian Wilson:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18183261-ritual-and-conflict

Layne Redmond:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/910443.When_the_Drummers_Were_Women



Music by: Joesph McDade
Production: Katie James
Editing: Katie James and Jannis Piekarek



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