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Womb: The Inside Story of Where We All Began by Leah Hazard
5.0
I LOVED reading this book. This was one of the first books after Hilarie Burton's "Grimoire Girl" that I actually wrote little details and notes in my notebook about what I found interesting in this book - so, future self, feel free to look back at what I found interesting!
I really enjoyed that this book examined "the womb" across its general lifespan rather than only focusing on the organ during reproduction. What captured me about this book was how the author often included up-and-coming research related to the organ/life stage that 1) I'd never heard before and was 2) fascinating sounding. For example, Hazard discusses research about looking at menstrual effluent to study biomarkers related to endometriosis and then also discusses a woman who receives a uterus transplant to give birth. This book is really comprehensive and gives context on various womb-related women's topics, such as endometriosis, menopause, anatomy of the uterus, period blood, matrescence, and history related to the uterus. I loved how Hazard included many quotes throughout the book from various figures, such as Emily Dickinson or other authors. I also found it fascinating that the end of the book considered ethics and the future of the uterus within transplant contexts or reprocide, etc.
This book was also an interesting connection to read after having read Sarah DiGregorio's "Early" this year, as well. Both of these books discuss CHOP's studies on biobags and the ethics of ectogenesis ("creation outside"), so I loved being able to make that connection between books and see my collection of books this year wind together!
I really enjoyed that this book examined "the womb" across its general lifespan rather than only focusing on the organ during reproduction. What captured me about this book was how the author often included up-and-coming research related to the organ/life stage that 1) I'd never heard before and was 2) fascinating sounding. For example, Hazard discusses research about looking at menstrual effluent to study biomarkers related to endometriosis and then also discusses a woman who receives a uterus transplant to give birth. This book is really comprehensive and gives context on various womb-related women's topics, such as endometriosis, menopause, anatomy of the uterus, period blood, matrescence, and history related to the uterus. I loved how Hazard included many quotes throughout the book from various figures, such as Emily Dickinson or other authors. I also found it fascinating that the end of the book considered ethics and the future of the uterus within transplant contexts or reprocide, etc.
This book was also an interesting connection to read after having read Sarah DiGregorio's "Early" this year, as well. Both of these books discuss CHOP's studies on biobags and the ethics of ectogenesis ("creation outside"), so I loved being able to make that connection between books and see my collection of books this year wind together!