Consider This from NPR The states where abortion is on the ballot in November
May 21, 2024
In a post-Roe landscape, state laws on abortion are rapidly evolving. Personal stories from healthcare providers in restrictive areas reveal the challenges they face. Telehealth is emerging as a vital solution for medication abortions. The podcast dives into complex legal battles and the implications of abortion bans on healthcare in states like Idaho. With impending elections, shifting regulations are influencing voter sentiment and debates about abortion rights. Legal cases concerning abortion accessibility are set to spark significant political discussions.
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Idaho's Abortion Ban Impact
- In Boise, Idaho, abortion is banned, and anyone performing one faces felony charges.
- Nearly 25% of OBGYNs have left or retired since the ban, causing maternity ward closures and care complications.
Florida's Six-Week Ban
- Florida recently banned most abortions after six weeks, before many know they're pregnant.
- Dr. Chelsea Daniels witnesses the panic this causes patients, highlighting the targeted nature of such bans.
Telehealth Abortion Rise
- While abortions decreased in states with bans, they've slightly increased nationally due to telehealth.
- Telehealth abortions, where medication is mailed after online consultations, now account for almost 20% of abortions.