Tell me a story: Why Representation of Birth Matters
Update: 2025-03-27
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In the final episode of season one, we talk about the importance of representation, why more people should tell their birth stories, and whether or not my children are plague vectors. We take a look at what's coming up in season two and end with some thoughts on how our evolutionary roots as a social species make storytelling a key way of passing on cultural and embodied knowledge. Let's go!
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