Self Managed: An Abortion Story in Eight Parts is a podcast series that dives into the practice of self-managed abortion (SMA). We’ve interviewed people with wide-ranging perspectives on the medical, legal, technological, and personal questions that arise within SMA. Our vision is to build a chorus of voices that demystifies SMA in a free, user-friendly platform.
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Part 5: Midwives & Home Abortion
Molly Dutton-Kenny, a full spectrum midwife, discusses home abortions and the persecution of midwives and community providers across history. Molly grows our conception of “safety” and invites us into the world of using plant medicines for abortion care and fertility support. She shares personal stories about her experiences with self-managed care.
TranscriptRead the full transcript (english/español) [pdf]
Molly’s website
Susan Weed’s books
Sage-Femme Collective: “Natural Liberty: Rediscovering Self Induced Abortion Methods”
John Riddle: “Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance.”
John Riddle: “Eve’s Herbs
Leslie Reagan: “When Abortion Was a Crime: Women, Medicine, and Law in the United States, 1867-1973”
Judith Rooks: “The History of Midwifery.”
Samantha Zipporah: “Hollistic Healing After an Abortion.”
Marilyn Gryte: “Inner Healing After Abortion.”
Tony Wechsler: “Taking Charge of Your Fertility.”
Jennifer Block: “The Criminalization of the American Midwife.”
Kerry McDonald: “Arresting Homebirth Midwives Just Reduces Women’s Birth Choices.”
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