The Daily A Post-Roe America, Part 2: The Abortion Providers
May 11, 2022
Guests Senecia Williams, a full-spectrum obstetrician and gynecologist, and Jessica Rubino, a dedicated doctor at Austin Women's Health Center, share their insights on practicing abortion care in a post-Roe America. They discuss the emotional toll of restrictive laws on both patients and providers, highlighting the palpable fear women face when seeking care. Williams emphasizes the unique challenges as a Black woman in the field, while Rubino details the resilience needed to support marginalized communities amid escalating threats and stigma surrounding abortion.
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Fear in the Clinic
- Jennifer, an abortion provider in Oklahoma, describes the fear among patients after the leaked draft opinion.
- Patients worried about the future of abortion access, with some fearing they might be the last in their clinic.
Pre-Roe Abortion
- Dr. Susan Dodd recounts her illegal abortion experience in 1972, the year before Roe v. Wade.
- The procedure cost $500 and was performed without anesthesia in a Knoxville clinic after hours.
Career Change
- Dr. Dodd, inspired by her experience, became an OBGYN and provided abortions when a local provider died.
- Despite community outrage and partners' disapproval, she continued, leading to her dismissal.