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Casey Keen Paperback | 200 pages BIO026000 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs HEA041000 HEALTH & FITNESS / Pregnancy & Childbirth The Alchemy of Motherhood challenges the cultural myths surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood with a powerful blend of memoir, research, and social critique. Drawing on her own experience with birth trauma and postpartum mental health—and informed by her work as a postpartum women's advocate—Casey Keen explores the physical and psychological realities that are too often minimized, misunderstood, or ignored. She examines how medical systems, cultural expectations, and public policy shape maternal care while offering language and validation for experiences many women struggle to articulate. Written with compassion and clarity, The Alchemy of Motherhood speaks to mothers navigating the aftermath of childbirth, as well as healthcare professionals, birth workers, therapists, educators, and anyone interested in maternal health, women's rights, and reproductive justice. Perfect for: Women's studies and gender studies collections Pregnancy, parenting, and postpartum sections Memoir and narrative nonfiction readers Social justice and public health audiences Book clubs and community discussions Readers will appreciate: Honest discussion of birth trauma and postpartum recovery A blend of personal narrative and evidence-based research Insight into systemic issues affecting maternal healthcare A compassionate, empowering perspective on healing and advocacy