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Are you being treated unfairly at your job, the doctor's office, the pharmacy, and other public spaces simply because you're pregnant? Do you feel alone in your journey because no one seems to grasp how risky pregnancy is or just how inept you are made to feel? You deserve to be treated with respect, integrity, and understanding throughout your pregnancy journey. The Suffering Mother: The Risks, Bias, and Discrimination of Pregnancy in the Workplace & the Extreme Rise of Maternal Mortality in America will give you the tools and confidence to achieve just that. Pregnancy itself is not a disability, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act; however, many symptoms can result in temporary impairments, trigger new health disorders, or aggravate existing conditions that do qualify for legal protection. While many laws exist to prevent such unjust treatment, many employers disregard them, leaving pregnant workers with undue stress and, sometimes, at risk of physical harm or injury to themselves or their baby. To add to work worries, some women experience pregnancy complications that are often dismissed as normal pregnancy complaints or are overlooked or misdiagnosed by doctors and pharmacists who invalidate their concerns. Too often, this neglect results in maternal and infant mortality. The Suffering Mother is a handy guide to help you understand the struggles, frustrations, and uphill battles that come with being pregnant and help you discover your legal rights as a pregnant woman. Inside The Suffering Mother, you will: Understand the laws that protect you from discrimination Learn about common and concerning pregnancy symptoms and complications Gain awareness of maternal mortality risks Learn how you should—and shouldn’t—be treated at work as a pregnant woman Gain the confidence to stand up against pregnancy discrimination Find your voice in a world that feels like it’s working against you And much, much more! I wrote this book to pr