

Aimee Louise Middlemiss, "Invisible Labours: The Reproductive Politics of Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss in England" (Berghahn Books, 2024)
Aug 12, 2024
Aimee Louise Middlemiss, an author and researcher specialized in reproductive politics and pregnancy loss, dives deep into the often overlooked emotional and social challenges surrounding second trimester pregnancy loss in England. She discusses the impact of legal frameworks on women's choices and the complex dynamics of healthcare encounters. The conversation also highlights how societal perceptions shape experiences of loss, emphasizing the importance of compassionate support and the amplification of women's voices in challenging reproductive norms.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss
02:19 • 7min
Feminist Ethnography and the Politics of Pregnancy Loss
08:58 • 2min
Legal Limits and Women's Choices in Second Trimester Pregnancy
11:03 • 8min
Navigating Legal and Emotional Terrain of Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss
19:11 • 4min
Navigating Loss: Legal and Emotional Impacts of Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss
23:11 • 18min