I cannot express enough what an important book this is. Author Irin Carmen uses her investigative journalism skills to do a deep dive into the state of pregnancy in the United States. By following four different woman’s journeys the reader is exposed to the vast inequities found in pregnancy, labor and delivery. Especially in the post Roe V Wade landscape this critical look is essential reading.

Atria Books was kind enough to give me access to an eARC of this book (publication date set for October 28, 2025). This was a really enlightening read. It follows the stories of five women and the unique struggles they each faced during pregnancy while also underscoring the common ways in which our medical and legal systems have failed them all and so many more women in our nation. I highly recommend this book when it is released later this year!