Laura Birek

Writing and knitting podcasting. Co-host of the weekly pregnancy and parenting show @BFPpodcast

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

I knit my own wedding dress. Here's how I did it.
https://t.co/pw0rbqLmbV

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

@BisHilarious This is the handiwork of @jacobreed who is awesome and hilarious #aiholes

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

@leilacohan @WGAStrikeBaes I literally met my husband on the 2007 picket line. We have 2 kids now. https://t.co/1SvRoljSmW

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@theames I haven’t been on Twitter for forever but came here immediately to figure out how the fuck we’re burning shit down after that absolutely shameful award.

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

Was disappointed to see this in a piece defending Meghan Markle. This is body policing and reinforces fatphobia. Can we stop criticizing people’s weight already? @AbcarianLAT @latimes

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

I was so bothered by the #HouseoftheDragon premiere that I wrote this in a frenzy on Monday morning. As my friend Lauren put it, “Women remain so incredibly and astoundingly unconsidered.”
https://t.co/kUBs2LrfJX

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

If only Joe Manchin had it in his power to eliminate the filibuster and actually get this done… waiiiiiit…

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

Oh look, another sexist and ageist headline about a billion-dollar industry.

[Katie_Silver 🥑 @Katie_Silver]

Sometimes it's the hard-hitting stuff, and other times - it's knitting https://t.co/On5WJerK52

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

Yes, it’s called “Presidential Pick-Me-Up” and yes, I *do* want to barf!

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

So which designer at @morphcostumes thought sexual assault was so hilarious it should be a $60 Halloween costume?

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@camarowest @BFPpodcast Thank you for listening!!

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

@MiaSiegert Right?

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

Such a rich white male take… “how can we monetize pregnancy?” Yes, there’s a lot of work to be done in maternal healthcare, but providing a concierge service to teach wealthy people how to “optimize” pregnancy is not where it’s needed.

[Andrew Wilkinson @awilkinson]

Can somebody please steal this business idea from me and let me invest?

Every three months I wonder:

“Why hasn’t anyone done this yet?!”

Here's the idea...

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

You know what actually needs funding? Programs to get low-income people better prenatal care. Allowing pregnant people to take sufficient time off from work during and after pregnancy. And making family planning/abortion available for EVERYONE so birth can be a planned choice.

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

Also, putting the blame/onus for congential problems on maternal nutrition and behavior is so fucked up, especially since so much of it is out of our control. Pregnant people’s actions are already so policed, we already analyze every behavior for it’s possible effects on the baby

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

@HutchisonPeter I loved this piece but noticed you used a few photos of @TinaDuryea’s art without attribution. Can you please correct this mistake? She deserves credit for sharing her artwork for free. https://t.co/RXWMEVlcEW

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

@theames Are you doing any podcast editing? If so, I’d vote Pro. Otherwise the Air is probably enough.

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

If you’re looking to learn a new skill that’s useful AND will make you feel better, look no further! https://t.co/frp9zcUEqb

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

I wrote this piece about how knitting can benefit your mental health! It’s truly therapeutic!

[Shondaland Digital @byshondaland]

Knitting is an excellent stress-reliever, but it’s easy to get intimidated if you’ve never tried it. @iwriteplays offers some pro tips on how to get started.
https://t.co/slO0CZ7jaL

[Laura Birek @iwriteplays]

@GaryLegum Hey, be considerate. It probably took her nannies a long time to put that fort together.