Norma Swenson, ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves’ Co-Author, Dies at 93
The New York TimesSunday, June 15, 2025 at 5:05:40 PM
Norma Swenson, a pioneering co-author of Our Bodies, Ourselves—the groundbreaking book that demystified women’s health and empowered generations—has passed away at 93. A fierce advocate for natural childbirth and bodily autonomy, she helped transform a grassroots project into a global phenomenon that challenged taboos and gave women the tools to take control of their health.
Editor’s Note: Swenson’s work wasn’t just about medicine; it was about liberation. Our Bodies, Ourselves shattered silence around topics like menstruation, sexuality, and childbirth at a time when women’s health was often dismissed or shrouded in stigma. Her legacy reminds us how far we’ve come—and how much of that progress hinges on fearless voices like hers. Even today, in an era of misinformation, her insistence on accessible, honest health education feels urgently relevant.
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