Reproduction on the Reservation: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Colonialism in the Long Twentieth Century.

In the article "Reproduction on the Reservation: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Colonialism in the Long Twentieth Century," historian Brianna Theobald examines the impact of US public policy on the Crow Nation and Native American reproductive practices. The article discusses how colonial policies influenced Native American women's experiences with reproduction, as the reservation system infiltrated their lives and bodies. The author uses oral histories, ethnographic sources, and the experiences of Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail to highlight flaws in the healthcare system and advocate for improvements for Native American women. The text also explores the efforts to assimilate Indigenous birthing practices and the role of missionaries in the destruction of Crow culture. It emphasizes the resistance of Native American women to forced assimilation and the ongoing battle for reproductive justice, emphasizing the importance of understanding these challenges in the context of tribal sovereignty. [Extracted from the article]