‘Second Life’ Looks at Parenting in an App-Obsessed World
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Navigating Pregnancy in a Digital Age
This chapter recounts a personal experience of a routine ultrasound that uncovered potential health issues for the speaker's unborn child, leading to a stressful four-week diagnostic period. It explores the complexities of seeking pregnancy advice in a technology-driven world, reflecting on the emotional attachment to apps like Flow that often present an idealized view of pregnancy. The speaker also critiques the lack of representation in women's health technology, emphasizing the need for sensitivity towards the diverse experiences of pregnancy.
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