{"product_id":"the-we-deserve-more-workbook-a-companion-for-navigating-your-reproductive-healthcare-paperback-softback-9781394416806","title":"The We Deserve More Workbook; A Companion for Navigating Your Reproductive Healthcare (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394416806","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe We Deserve More Workbook\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Companion for Navigating Your Reproductive Healthcare\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWe Deserve More\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Changing reproductive healthcare isn’t just about policy—it’s about culture, trust, and who gets heard. \u003ci\u003eWe Deserve More\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful example of how we can reach people in new ways, validate their experiences, and build confidence to demand better care. Nikki makes clear that patients’ voices matter—and that expanding who tells these stories is how real change happens.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Mini Timmaraju,\u003c\/b\u003e President \u0026amp; CEO, Reproductive Freedom for All\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWe Deserve More\u003c\/i\u003e truly captures how medical care can retraumatize us when compassion and consent are missing. Survivors already carry a lasting trauma; we deserve better care.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Hadley Duvall,\u003c\/b\u003e survivor and activist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“There's no question that our healthcare system is failing women when it comes to reproductive care, and this book opens your eyes to why you deserve so much better. Nikki weaves together her personal journey with hard truths about the system, drawing on her years of experience as a PA-C in women's health. What makes this book special is how she balances the big picture (calling out the systemic problems that hold us back) with practical advice you can use the next time you see your gynecologist. Her real-world experiences give weight to every recommendation, making this both an eye-opening critique and an empowering resource.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, MS\u003c\/b\u003e, board-certified family medicine physician and health advocate\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“From over a decade of clinical experience as an OB\/Gyn Physician Assistant, Nikki Sapiro Vinckier paints us a picture we cannot look away from— describing just how broken our reproductive health system is and the daily harms that system enacts on both patients and providers. Importantly, she compels us to go beyond anger and step into action, with concrete strategies to reshape and retake our reproductive health care into our own hands.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Latona Giwa\u003c\/b\u003e, Executive Director, Repro TLC\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWe Deserve More\u003c\/i\u003e is the book I wish I had read decades ago.  It should be on the reading list for every book club. It should be part of the curriculum for every Women and Gender’s Studies program.  It should be required reading for every medical student. This is the book I will gift to my friends (male and female).  This is a book for people who give a damn about women.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kristin Cravens Hutton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This book should be required reading from an insider whose expertise tells us what's broken about the reproductive health system, and what we can do about it. It is as important as \u003ci\u003eOur Bodies, Ourselves\u003c\/i\u003e was when it was released in the 1970s. It empowers all of us to speak up and take our healthcare seriously when the system does not.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Loretta J. Ross,\u003c\/b\u003e Reproductive Justice Activist, author, professor, and Co-Founder of SisterSong\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The fight over reproductive healthcare is deeply personal, and all of us, men included, have a stake in whether or not people have access to the care they need. This book provides a comprehensive guide for navigating a system that creates endless barriers to that essential care, including how men like us can fully support the women in our life navigating those barriers on a daily basis.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Oren Jacobson, \u003c\/b\u003eMen4Choice Founder and Senior Advisor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eWe Deserve More\u003c\/i\u003e, Nikki Sapiro Vinckier uses her experience as a clinician within the reproductive healthcare system to help patients effectively navigate it. It is a wonderful resource for anyone seeking support through the complexities of provider relationships, insurance frustrations, online misinformation, and much more.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Becca Rea-Tucker, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Abortion Companion: An Affirming Handbook for Your Choice and Your Journey\u003c\/i\u003e (2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eNikki Sapiro Vinckier (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394416806, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 2 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe workbook companion to \u003ci\u003eWe Deserve More\u003c\/i\u003e—Navigate reproductive health systems and get the care you’ve always deserved\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe We Deserve More Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e is the hands-on, practical partner to Nikki Sapiro Vinckier's groundbreaking, nonpartisan exposé on reproductive healthcare. \u003ci\u003eWe Deserve More\u003c\/i\u003e unveils the root causes behind inadequate care and validates women’s frustrations. The workbook takes it further, giving you practical tools that will help you advocate for yourself, in the exam room and beyond. Vinckier is a nationally recognized OB\/GYN Physician Assistant with over a decade of clinical experience, reproductive health creator, and founder of Take Back Trust. In \u003ci\u003eWe Deserve More\u003c\/i\u003e, she takes on medical dismissal, rushed and inadequate care, and the quiet traumas that leave millions of patients feeling invisible in exam rooms across America.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workbook is organized around real-life reproductive healthcare situations—from first gynecological visits to navigating miscarriage, choosing birth control, addressing infertility, and accessing care in rural or hostile environments. Each chapter provides pre-visit preparation checklists, advocacy scripts for difficult conversations, reflective journaling prompts, visit snapshot templates, and scenario-based guidance. This is a resource you can reference before appointments and return to whenever you need to remember your power.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in Vinckier's signature warm, direct voice, this workbook transforms insight into action, helping you build confidence, document your care, and advocate effectively in a system that wasn't designed to listen.\u003ci\u003e We Deserve More\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe We Deserve More Workbook \u003c\/i\u003eoffer: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step tools you can use immediately\u003c\/b\u003e: Appointment prep checklists, advocacy scripts, visit snapshot templates, and much more.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGuided reflection to clarify what you need\u003c\/b\u003e: Journaling prompts that support you in understanding your experiences, identifying patterns in your care, and defining your boundaries, goals, and non-negotiables before you enter the exam room.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScenario-based support for real situations\u003c\/b\u003e: Structured guidance for navigating common and complex reproductive health moments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSkills to strengthen your voice over time\u003c\/b\u003e: Exercises that build confidence, help you practice difficult conversations, and empower you to communicate clearly with providers, even in rushed or high-pressure environments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis workbook is for anyone who has walked out of a reproductive health appointment feeling dismissed, unheard, or unsure of what to do next. It turns knowledge into action, giving you the structure, language, and clarity to participate fully in your care. \u003ci\u003eThe We Deserve More Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a companion you can return to before appointments, during moments of confusion, and whenever you need a reminder that your health—and your voice—deserve respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Core Skills 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are the foundational skills that make every visit smoother, how to prepare, ask better questions, reflect after appointments, and navigate the system on your terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill 1: Your Medical Snapshot 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA template for summarizing history, meds, allergies, family history, and priorities so you walk in prepared\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill 2: Making the Right Appointment: Setting Yourself Up for Success 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA clear guide to understanding the different types of visits—plus scripts and strategies to make sure you're booked for the care you actually need\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill 3: Preparing for Your Annual Exam 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat to expect, questions to ask, scripts for when things feel rushed, how to prioritize your top concerns\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill 4: Planning for a Problem Visit 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to approach visits when you have a specific issue, how to frame symptoms clearly, how to advocate when you're brushed off\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill 5: Tracking Symptoms 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA simple system for logging timing, severity, impact, and patterns so you can walk into your visit prepared with clear details\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill 6: The Art of Good Questions 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to phrase clear, concise questions that get real answers instead of yes\/no responses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill 7: Bringing Someone with You (or Not) 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuidance on deciding whether to bring a support person, how to prep them, or how to set boundaries if you prefer to go alone\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill 8: Outlining Your What-Ifs 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnticipate the unexpected and create a plan before you need one\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill 9: Reflecting After a Visit 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTools to process your experience and prepare for next time\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill 10: When Care Doesn't Go Right: Speaking Up, Salvaging, and Knowing When to Leave 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripts to redirect in the moment, tools to process after, and guidance on when—and how—to find a new clinician\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Real-Life Scenarios and Support 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are the real-life situations where the system is most likely to fall short. Each scenario gives you strategies, scripts, and reflection space so you can walk into care prepared—and walk out with more of what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoundations of Care and Identity-Based Navigation 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 1: Bringing Your Teen In for Their First Visit 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to model trust, support privacy, and set your teen up for a lifetime of empowered care\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 2: Being Overweight in the Exam Room 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to redirect bias, ask for inclusive care, and be treated as a patient—not a project\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 3: Trans, Nonbinary, and Intersex Gynecologic Care 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat affirming care actually looks like, how to set boundaries, and what you can ask for before and during the visit\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 4: Navigating OB-GYN Care as a Black Woman or Birthing Person 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to prepare, advocate, and demand accountability in a system built to dismiss you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 5: Navigating Gynecological Care with a History of Trauma 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTools to reclaim control, set boundaries, and access care without abandoning yourself\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 6: Mental Health Deserves a Plan 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether it's pregnancy-related, cycle-related, or always there in the background, your mental health matters—and deserves real care\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCycle Symptoms, Hormonal Shifts, Infections, and Pain Concerns 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 7: Birth Control That Works for You 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're starting, stopping, or switching—this is how to own the conversation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 8: Break-Through Bleeding That Doesn't Make Sense 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIrregular bleeding, spotting after sex, periods that won't stop—and no clear answers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 9: Irregular Periods, PCOS, and Getting Real Answers 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen your cycle is chaos, your symptoms are real, and \"just go on the pill\" isn't the answer you need\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 10: The Pain They Don't See: Endometriosis and Adenomyosis 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to get past dismissal and into diagnosis—real questions, real scripts, real power\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 11: When Vaginal or Urinary Symptoms Keep Coming Back 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYeast, BV, UTIs, STI testing, and how to advocate when symptoms keep coming back\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 12: Ovarian Cysts, Scary Pain, and Real Answers 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding the types of cysts, what symptoms matter, and how to build a follow-up plan that actually protects your peace\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 13: Menopause Misinformation, Hormone Therapy, and Being Taken Seriously 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat to track, how to push past the \"just aging\" line, and the treatment options you deserve\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSex, Fertility, and Family Building 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 14: Sexual Health Beyond \"Just Use Lube\" 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen your sexual wellness needs real care, not dismissive one-liners\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 15: Queer Sex Ed 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInclusive anatomy, safer sex, and reclaiming pleasure on your own terms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 16: Family Expansion Conversations That Don't Assume 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you want kids, don't want kids, or aren't sure, how to take control of the narrative\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 17: Aging and Egg Freezing: What You Should Know 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot sure whether to freeze your eggs, track your cycle, or ignore the noise?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 18: It's Time to Try: Getting Pregnant on Purpose 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReady to start trying to get pregnant or perhaps you just pulled the goalie, let's work on understanding your body, your options, and your next steps\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 19: Starting Infertility Conversations 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen trying isn't working, here's how to ask for answers, get support, and advocate for care that doesn't treat you like a number\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScenario 20: Same-Sex Family Planning and Single Mother by Choice (SMBC) 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuestions to ask, paths to explore, and how to protect your 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