Reproductive liberty is about more than abortion

By: Charity Galgani

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 932

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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I am riding on the front of a train barreling into a distant land. Physically, I am at home, in an inflatable pool cushioned by warm water, entering birthland. As my son emerges, I am in awe. We are surrounded by nothing but love: my husband, my certified nurse midwife (CNM), and doula. I feel whole, and present.

My hospital births nearly a decade earlier were, per my chart, textbook experiences. Yet after …

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