The Politics of Care: Muslim Birthwork

With rising maternal mortality rates nationwide and continuing attacks on the basic dignity of birthing people in the US, birthwork and carework are more important than ever. Join Ja’Loni, Sadiyah, Mariam, and Balqies in exploring the different dimensions of carework & birthwork for Muslims. Moderated by Sahar of HEART, this panel covered projects on Islam-informed postpartum care, a zine on abortion care, and the prison-industrial complex.