Reproductive Autonomy, Graphic Reproduction, and The Elephant in the Womb

Perspectives in Biology and Medicine 68 (1):99-116 (2025)
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Reproductive autonomy is an integral aspect of female reproduction, but this autonomy is endangered by the control and surveillance of pregnant bodies by institutional structures, laws, and cultural norms. These restrictions deprive women of the freedom to make informed choices, ranging from decisions concerning prenatal care and reproductive procedures to abortion, violating fundamental human rights and bodily autonomy. This article examines how Kalki Koechlin’s graphic memoir _The Elephant in the Womb_ (2021) advances and nuances the discourses surrounding reproductive autonomy and offers insights into how graphic reproduction narratives contribute to developing reproductive rights discourse.

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