Molly Dutton-Kenny, a full spectrum midwife, discusses home abortions and the persecution of midwives and community providers across history. Molly grows our conception of “safety” and invites us into the world of using plant medicines for abortion care and fertility support. She shares personal stories about her experiences with self-managed care.

• Read the full transcript (english/español) [pdf]

• Molly’s website

• Susan Weed’s books

• Sage-Femme Collective: “Natural Liberty: Rediscovering Self Induced Abortion Methods”

• John Riddle: “Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient World to the Renaissance.”

• John Riddle: “Eve’s Herbs

• Leslie Reagan: “When Abortion Was a Crime: Women, Medicine, and Law in the United States, 1867-1973”

• Judith Rooks: “The History of Midwifery.”

• Samantha Zipporah: “Hollistic Healing After an Abortion.”

• Marilyn Gryte: “Inner Healing After Abortion.”

• Tony Wechsler: “Taking Charge of Your Fertility.”

• Jennifer Block: “The Criminalization of the American Midwife.”

• Kerry McDonald: “Arresting Homebirth Midwives Just Reduces Women’s Birth Choices.”

• Compilation of words and ideas