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Abortion Before Roe

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The Struggle for Control: Abortion Laws and Female Practitioners

This chapter explores the evolution of abortion laws in the U.S., emphasizing the impact of male medical professionals on these regulations. It tells the poignant story of Madame Restell, whose fight for reproductive rights ended in tragedy as the legal landscape shifted dramatically against her and similar practitioners.

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