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World Service,12 Sep 2001,28 mins

The Overwhelming Nature Of Motherhood

Everywoman

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Western feminist Naomi Wolf's writing has gained her the most praise - and the most criticism. Her latest book Misconceptions, Truth, Lies And The Unexpected On The Journey To Motherhood challenges the myths surrounding childbirth and motherhood. She explains how her own experience of birth and motherhood helped inform this book. Also on the programme: Women on the move - how to travel safely. Plus, the Colombian women who risk their jobs if they dare to become pregnant.

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