Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of PregnancyA candid, feminist, and personal deep dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and motherhood Like most first time mothers, Angela Garbes was filled with questions when she became pregnant. What exactly is a placenta and how does it function? How does a body go into labor? Why is breast best? Is wine totally off limits? But as she soon discovered, it's not easy to find satisfying answers. Your obstetrician will cautiously quote statistics;