‘Second Life’ Looks at Parenting in an App-Obsessed World
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Navigating Digital Parenthood
This chapter explores the impact of digital tools and apps on pregnancy and early parenting, with a focus on personal experiences shared in a memoir. It examines the implications of surveillance technology and the gender dynamics in app design, highlighting the challenges and emotional complexities parents face in a tech-driven world. The discussion also contrasts traditional medical interventions in childbirth with the rising trend of unassisted 'free birth,' advocating for personal autonomy and community support.
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