An OB-GYN Unpacks the “Biological Clock,” Abortion, & Medical Pronatalism
In this illuminating episode, we talk with Dr. Kristyn Brandi, an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, proud abortion provider, and board chair with Physicians for Reproductive Health, where she debunks the “biological clock” among other pronatalist myths and discusses how the medical institution in one of many that fuels pronatalism. We also discuss what the overturning of Roe v Wade means in terms of safe abortion care for the already marginalized communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and those living in poverty, within the U.S.. We end the conversation by unpacking the dark history of reproductive control, including slavery, eugenics, and population control, and why centering reproductive autonomy through a deep understanding of Critical Race Theory (CRT), Reproductive Justice (RJ), and pronatalism, is essential to upholding reproductive rights and a sustainable environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Dr. Kristyn Brandi
Research Studies and Links:
Logistical Barriers to Obtaining a Hospital-Based Abortion in New Jersey
An exploration of perceived contraceptive coercion at the time of abortion
Patient Perspectives on Factors Influencing Initiation of Gynecologic Care
Discourses of “Forced Sterilization” in Puerto Rico: The Problem with the Speaking Subaltern
Challenging Pronatalism Is Key to Advancing Reproductive Rights and a Sustainable Population
Guttmacher Institute: Unintended Pregnancy in the United States
In Puerto Rico, A History Of Colonization Led To An Atrocious Lack of Reproductive Freedom
Podcast: Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis | The Unique Challenges of Being Black and Childfree
Abortion Support