A lot can go wrong in a pregnancy and delivery. People often tend to be overly familiar with pregnant women. It is almost as if other human beings want to congratulate, or at least fraternize with one who is adding to their numbers. The sheer mystery of a child growing in a stomach is what amazes men. Women and men have wholly different bodies with different capabilities, and the difference is mystifying.
Taboos concerning menstruation and pregnancy are widespread in the religions of the world.
For many women, however, the pregnant Sarah is an empowering figure. Women often come to Sarah with questions on pregnancy, nursing, and on coping with being a mother who also works away from home. Right now Ezra is at home and he is primarily my responsibility. He is almost 22 months old and is a burst of energy. I try to hold onto the sensation of looking at Ezra.