Book Review: Complex Social Issues and the Perinatal Woman, edited by Laura Abbott Dr Phoebe Pallotti – Policy Officer, Birthrights This is a much needed and timely volume, dealing essentially with the nuanced care needed for women and birthing people facing intersectional inequalities. The book opens with a clear statement from the editor of how essential a grounded and informed understanding of complex social issues is to any professional working in the maternity services.