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title: "Feministing Interviews OBOS' Judy Norsigian"
date: 2008-05-12T20:05:00-04:00
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[From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our Blog](/blog)# Feministing Interviews OBOS' Judy Norsigian

By Christine Cupaiuolo • May 12, 2008

Please note: This entry -- originally posted at [Our Bodies, Our Blog](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog) -- has not been updated since the publication date listed above.

Feministing.com this weekend [interviewed Our Bodies Ourselves Executive Director Judy Norsigian](http://feministing.com/2008/05/10/judy_norsigian_pregnancy_and_b/ "Judy Norsigian: Pregnancy and Birth") about the new OBOS book, "[Pregnancy and Birth](/publications/childbirth/default.asp)" -- perfect timing for Mother's Day!  
  
The interview covers the rate of cesarean sections in the United States; how other countries compare when it comes to care during pregnancy and delivery; what OBOS is up to these days; and lots more. Here's an excerpt:  
  
> **You’ve been doing this kind of work for so many decades. How do you keep your spirit and your energy up?**  
>   
> Seeing the effects of our work is tremendously rewarding and energizing. Also, working with younger women who are now assuming leadership roles in the women’s health movement is inspiring. I love to learn in an inter-generational setting.  
>   
> **Is their a presidential candidate you feel has a strong handle on the health care needs of the U.S., especially women's health, and why?**  
>   
> Both Clinton and Obama have pretty good understandings of women’s health care issues, but I am disappointed that neither is so far willing to challenge the pharmaceutical or insurance industries in ways that I believe to be essential. Hopefully, that will change.

  
  
Thanks, Feministing!

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