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Read. Talk. Grow. Podcast: 1. It's complicated: Making decisions about your reproductive health

A podcast where we talk about books — especially fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction — that deal with important health topics.

1. It's complicated: Making decisions about your reproductive health

Episode Summary

Making decisions about your reproductive health is anything but simple. Susan Wiggs' book "Sugar and Salt" brings those complexities to life. Join us as we discuss unintended pregnancies, abortion, and adoption (and some lighter stuff too!) with Susan Wiggs and OB-GYN Dr. Kate White. Trigger warnings: Sexual assault, abortion and domestic violence.

Episode Notes

We talked with:

  • Susan Wiggs is the author of more than 50 novels, including the beloved Lakeshore Chronicles series and the instant New York Times bestseller "Family Tree." Her award-winning books have been translated into two dozen languages. She lives with her husband on an island in Washington State's Puget Sound.
  • Kate White, M.D., M.P.H., is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Boston University School of Medicine and the vice chair of academics in the OB-GYN department at Boston Medical Center. A board-certified OB-GYN, Dr. Kate has been caring for women for more than 20 years, helping them navigate periods, childbirth, pregnancy loss, and every other stage leading up to menopause. She's the author of the Mayo Clinic Press books "Your Sexual Health" and "Your Guide to Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss."

We talked about:

In this episode, Dr. Millstine and her guests discuss:

  • There is hope after trauma. Many women and people experience life-altering trauma, which can lead to depression and feelings of hopelessness. But healing is possible — and this is a romance book, so you know there's a happy ending coming.
  • Reproductive rights are real life. Susan talks about how she pulled from her friends' lives and stories straight from the headlines to inform the writing of her book.

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The podcast is for informational purposes only and is not designed to replace the physician’s medical assessment and judgment. Information presented is not intended as medical advice. Please contact a healthcare professional medical assistance with specific questions pertaining to your own health if needed.