Graphic Medicine
Information on the use of the comics medium to explore issues in healthcare.
Women's Health & Maternal Health
Books in the Upstate Health Sciences Library
- Facts of Life by Paula KnightA graphic memoir and visual exploration of the stigma-inducing health issues of miscarriage, childlessness, and chronic medical conditions.
- Graphic Reproduction by Jenell Johnson (Editor); Susan Merrill Squier (Afterword by)A comics anthology that illustrates the complicated and multiple experiences of human reproduction
- Kid Gloves by Lucy Knisley (Illustrator)A graphic memoir that follows Lucy's personal transition into motherhood, and also illustrates the history and science of reproductive health from all angles, including curious facts and inspiring (and notorious) figures in medicine and midwifery.
- Menopause by M. K. Czerwiec (Editor)A collection of comics presenting diverse views of menopause. Contributors address a range of life experiences, ages, gender identities, ethnicities, and health conditions.
- Not Funny Ha-Ha by Leah HayesA story of two young women who go through two different abortions (medical and surgical). It follows them through the process of choosing a clinic, reaching out to friends, partners, and family, and eventually the procedure itself. The graphic novel format helps demystify what can be a very intimidating and lonely experience.
- Two-Week Wait by Luke Jackson; Kelly Jackson; Mara Wild (Illustrator)ISBN: 9781950354634A story of a couple entering the difficult, expensive, and emotional journey into the world of assisted fertility, where each 'successful' implantation is followed by a two-week wait to see if the pregnancy takes.
- Vagina Love by Lili SohnVibrant illustrations and snarky humor come together with concrete scientific backing to form an easily accessible and comprehensive guide to female reproductive anatomy
Webcomics
- Broken EggsIllustrates the creator's medical experience with infertility
- I Went to Kentucky’s Last Abortion ClinicA memoir and history of the issues around reproductive rights and abortion access.
- Medicine's Women ProblemStereotypes and pre-judgments surrounding women's health delayed a woman's true diagnosis.
- Reproductive Freedom ComicsA collection of comics addressing abortion and reproductive rights
- An Unshackled BirthThe experiences of women who give birth while in jail and the associated injustices
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