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“Your body is not a lemon!” quote by Ina May Gaskin
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““Your body is not a lemon!””

Ina May Gaskin

About This Quote

Source Book: Birth Matters, 2002

Your body is not a disposable object; treat it with respect and agency.

In simple terms: Body isn’t a lemon.

Key Takeaway

Respect bodily autonomy.

Themes

health empowerment body positivity

Mood

empowering assertive

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • childbirth
  • self‑care
  • advocacy

Key Concepts

feminism medical ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor your body?
  • What barriers exist to bodily respect?
A Different Perspective

Societal norms may resist this view.

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