@lovina_zook grew up in a strict Amish community where s*x education was virtually nonexistent and anything related to the body, s*x, or pregnancy was treated as taboo and often shameful. ChiIdren were not taught basic anatomy or reproduction, forcing her to piece together understanding through secretly reading books, accidental discoveries, and observation, often leading to confusion and misinformation well into her teens and even adulthood. Pregnancy, while expected and valued in terms of having chiIdren, was paradoxically hidden and associated with embarrassment, reinforcing a culture of silence and modesty. After leaving the Amish at 18, Lovina struggled initially but eventually found success on social media by embracing her background, and she now reflects on how her upbringing shaped her views on pregnancy, autonomy, and education. Watch our latest LIVE with Lovina furthering this discussion: https://www.youtube.com/live/zF3ccJD5i74?si=i2Ax5Y9BQqJBjjrd Watch our initial interview with Lovina: https://youtu.be/keUYKRnHLic Watch our follow up LIVE with Lovina answering your questions: https://www.youtube.com/live/OxRyrwmpRgk?si=rWnFgCaiSJ3Yl3sH Find Lovina on social media! YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lovina_zook/videos IG: https://www.instagram.com/lovina_zook/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovina_zook Website: https://socialsbylovina.com/ Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClips Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast. Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here! https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness Venmo @sheliseann Find us on Social media! Instagram @cultstoconsciousness https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness Host Instagram @sheliseann https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/ Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_ https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_ TikTok @cults.to.consciousness https://www.tiktok.com/@cults.to.consciousness Twitter @cultstocon https://twitter.com/cultstocon Chapter Marks 00:00:00 Intro 00:11:23 S*x education in the Amish 00:21:34 Learning about pregnancy 00:26:06:24 The shame of pregnancy in the Amish 00:35:00 Amish options for pregnancy, delivery, and medical emergencies 00:46:04 Balancing Amish life and bre*stfeeding 00:53:15 Lovina's due date 00:56:48 Lovina's decisions about her pregnancy 01:05:04 Bringing Amish practices into natal and prenatal care 01:12:26 More on Lovina's pregnancy 01:19:33 Continuing to wear Amish clothing 01:27:17 Final thoughts & Linda listen **Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**