My Patients Are Children. Dobbs Forced Me to Leave Them Behind.

Dr. Kristl Tomlin, a dedicated pediatric and adolescent gynecologist, discusses her difficult decision to leave South Carolina due to restrictive abortion laws that emerged after the Dobbs ruling. She shares her emotional experiences navigating these laws while caring for young victims of rape and highlights the trauma faced by patients and their families in these situations. The conversation delves into the tension between compassionate care and harsh legal constraints, revealing the profound impact on healthcare providers and the urgent need for reform.