Conservatives Want to End ‘Exceptions’ for Women’s Lives

The short version is that they’ve been strategically redefining ‘abortion’ across law, culture and medicine, while pushing the false claim that abortion is never necessary to save a person’s life. The end game is legislation that bans abortion in all cases, mandating that doctors only end life-threatening pregnancies using c-sections or induced vaginal birth, no … Read more

Texas women denied care for ectopic pregnancies proves exceptions are a “farce”, experts say

“Texas law clearly allows for abortions to treat ectopic pregnancies, and federal law requires it. Yet, Kelsie and Kyleigh were denied absolutely urgent care,” said Beth Brinkmann, senior director of U.S. Litigation at the Center for Reproductive Rights. “It’s impossible to have the best interest of your patient in mind when you’re staring down a … Read more

Women denied abortion care in emergency rooms

Pregnant women are being denied care in emergency rooms, AP report finds According to the analysis, more than 100 pregnant women who sought help from emergency rooms have been turned away or negligently treated since 2022. Two women, one in Florida and one in Texas, had to miscarry in public restrooms. In a separate Texas … Read more