Enslaved Uteruses is a thought-provoking book that examines the governmental threat to women's reproductive rights in the USA. Brenda Hudgens Fritz explores legal issues, historical factors, and personal accounts that delve into this controversial topic. Fritz encourages her readers to stand up against governmental overreach, especially regarding women's health care and bodily integrity. Fritz informs and reminds women that bodily freedom is the legal right of every woman in the USA. As such, the government and state don't have the power to dictate what a woman does with her body, especially where her health, safety, and well-being are concerned. In recognition of the fact that most women don't know their rights regarding bodily integrity, Fritz provides readers with a guideline to help them understand and pursue their constitutional right to bodily freedom.

Enslaved Uteruses provides a razor-sharp overview of one of the most crucial civil rights issues that exists today--bodily autonomy. It is a call to action for all citizens who are perturbed by the attack on women's reproductive rights. Fritz carefully outlines a course of action that persons can undergo to prevent the government from infringing on women's bodily freedom. She does this through the intricate examination of legal, historical, political, philosophical, and personal facts. This gripping book is a must-read for persons who want to understand the value of reproductive rights and why it matters to women. Overall, the history told within these pages is sweeping, and the personal stories are captivating and emotional. It reminds us that women's reproductive rights need to be protected and respected. I recommend Fritz's well-researched and compelling book to readers who advocate for the reproductive rights of women in the USA.

Enslaved Uteruses by Brenda Hudgens Fritz begins with the historical trajectory of midwifery in the United States, and the professionalization of Black midwives post-slavery against racial and gender biases. Fritz discusses figures like Ann Lohman, the legal fallout from The Comstock Act of 1873, and critiques movements such as "Christian nationalism" for intertwining religious beliefs with public policy. The Dobbs case is discussed as a significant legal shift in abortion rights, affecting access to reproductive healthcare. Fritz speaks on the need for universal contraception access, ethical healthcare practices, and informed consent. She advocates for systemic reforms, including gender sensitivity training and patient advocacy initiatives, and calls for legal protections and societal changes to ensure equitable treatment and uphold reproductive choices against deceptive practices.

Brenda Hudgens Fritz leaps into Enslaved Uteruses with a depiction of the antebellum South, detailing the stark contrasts between the lives of plantation owners and enslaved people. From this immersive setting, we are shown the horrific social and economic dynamics that set the tone for the mess we are in today. Fritz does an exceptional job in meticulously analyzing significant legal rulings and their implications, and, while I knew of them, I cannot say that I understood more than the basics. Fritz opened this up with insights into how judicial decisions have shaped and been shaped by societal values and political pressures. I loved how Fritz broke down The Bill of Rights and detailed their application to our bodies, and was blown away by learning about how "The Nuremberg Trials...gave birth to the groundbreaking concept of informed consent.” Fritz's work is well written and accessible, and its conclusion of template letters so we can be active participants in reform is absolutely brilliant. Very highly recommended.