Brittany Rogers reads "In Response to Baby Girl Asking Me If It Hurts to Give Birth"

The video features a poet reading her poem, inspired by her daughter's question about childbirth pain. The poem explores the physical and emotional challenges of motherhood, the societal expectations of secrecy, and the historical context of maternal experiences. It reflects on the duality of life and death in childbirth and concludes with an acceptance of pain as a part of life.

What societal expectation does the poet reflect on in the introduction of the poem?

• The joy of motherhood

• The secrecy and sacrifice expected in motherhood

• The financial burden of raising children

• The importance of education for mothers

What medical intervention does the poet mention during childbirth?

• An epidural

• A water birth

• A cesarean section

• A natural birth

How does the poet describe her emotional state during childbirth?

• Indifferent and detached

• Wishing to be a ghost

• Calm and composed

• Excited and joyful

What historical family event does the poet choose not to share with her daughter?

• Her grandmother's death in a delivery room

• Her wedding day

• Her first day of school

• Her own birth story

How does the poet ultimately describe the experience of childbirth to her daughter?

• As a joyful event

• As a painless process

• As a miraculous event

• As a simple hurt