The Dream Outlawed Feed Drop! Tension of Opposites
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Sep 12, 2025 Guests Jenni Villavicencio, Bev Gray, and Jonas Swartz are dedicated OBGYNs specializing in complex family planning and abortion care. They bravely tackle the stigma surrounding late-term abortions and shed light on the importance of personal autonomy in medical decisions. The conversation explores the fallout from recent legal changes, dispels harmful myths about abortion, and emphasizes the compassionate care that patients deserve. Their personal journeys provide insight into the nuanced realities of reproductive health and the pressing need for open discussions.
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Why Later Abortions Are Misunderstood
- Later abortions are rare and often result from new medical information or access barriers.
- Restricting late abortion also makes early abortion access harder for most people.
Prepare And Communicate Before Advocacy
- Talk openly about abortion choices with patients and families; silence increases stigma and danger.
- Prepare loved ones when entering advocacy work because it raises personal safety risks.
A Night Shift That Changed A Career
- Dr. Jenni decided to provide abortion care after caring for a young woman undergoing induction for a lethal fetal anomaly alone at night.
- That moment convinced her to ensure no patient would be abandoned in that situation again.