
Before Roe: The Physicians' Crusade
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The Harrowing Reality of Illegal Abortions
This chapter explores the traumatic experiences of women seeking illegal abortions when such procedures were criminalized, highlighting their vulnerability and the dire consequences they faced. It provides a personal account of suffering caused by unqualified medical practices, while also examining the societal implications and increase in botched abortions during the mid-20th century.
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