Series 4 Episode 7: Hannah Donnelly and Omar Sakr on centering the birth experience under capitalism

Birthing and Justice with Dr Ruth De Souza by Dr Ruth De Souza

Feb 21, 202354:08Society & Culture

Synopsis: Experiencing a “high risk” pregnancy and birth while growing a new life during the pandemic was transformative for Wiradjuri writer and producer Hannah Donnelly, and Arab-Turkish partner, writer Omar Sakr. We t...

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