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Before Roe: The Physicians' Crusade

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From Acceptance to Criminalization: The Evolution of Abortion in Early America

This chapter explores the historical landscape of abortion in the early United States, focusing on Madame Ristel, a prominent abortionist in the 1830s. It highlights the drastic change in societal attitudes toward abortion, transitioning from acceptance to criminalization by the late 19th century.

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