The Daily The Sunday Read: ‘Risking Everything to Offer Abortion Access Across State Lines’
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Jan 15, 2023 
Linda Pryne, a dedicated doctor advocating for abortion access, shares her bold journey in providing abortion services across state lines. She discusses the rising demand for abortion pills after Roe v. Wade was overturned and the complex legal risks faced by healthcare providers. Pryne highlights the socio-economic impact on marginalized communities and the innovative strategies being employed to navigate legal hurdles. Her passion stems from personal experiences, driving her commitment to reduce stigma and ensure continued access in a restrictive landscape.
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Prine's Abortion Experience
- In 1970, Linda Prine, a college student, faced an unwanted pregnancy in Wisconsin, where abortion was illegal.
- She obtained an abortion at the university hospital after feigning suicidal ideation, witnessing other women's suffering during saline-induced abortions.
Prine's Path to Abortion Care
- Inspired by a former boyfriend who became a doctor, Prine also pursued medicine and trained in surgical abortions, which was unusual for her specialty.
- She questioned why primary care centers, which handled maternity care, weren't also providing abortions.
Medication Abortion's Accessibility
- Prine advocated for medication abortion via pills (mifepristone and misoprostol) as a more accessible way to integrate abortion into primary care.
- She found pill-based abortions easier to manage than surgical procedures in busy primary care settings.