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How Abortion Bans Are Restricting Miscarriage Care

Jul 20, 2022

Pam Belluck, a health and science writer for The New York Times, dives into the profound impact of abortion bans on miscarriage care. She shares poignant stories of women facing heartbreak amid restrictive laws, illustrating the fears healthcare providers encounter when balancing legal compliance with patient care. The discussion highlights the emotional and practical challenges families face, revealing how legislation complicates the treatment of miscarriages while addressing broader implications for women's health across the U.S.

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Intro

3min

Navigating Miscarriage Under Restrictive Laws

10min

Miscarriage Care in a Restrictive Landscape

8min

The Intersection of Abortion Bans and Miscarriage Care

7min

The Emotional Toll of Reproductive Health Policies and Climate Crisis

3min

Across the United States, Republicans emboldened by the overturning of Roe v. Wade are passing laws intended to stop medical staff from providing an abortion.

But those same laws may also be scaring health workers out of providing basic care for miscarriages.

Guest: Pam Belluck, a health and science writer for The New York Times.

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Although post-Roe laws are technically intended to apply only to abortions, some patients have reported hurdles receiving standard surgical procedures or medication for the loss of desired pregnancies.

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