The article reflects on a personal experience with maternal mortality cases in Louisiana, highlighting systemic disparities affecting Black pregnant women. The author, a doula and healthcare provider, emphasizes the grim reality of healthcare access post-Roe v. Wade, where strict abortion bans deter medical professionals from providing essential care. This leads to increased risks for pregnant individuals who face delayed and denied care, further endangering their lives. Personal stories illustrate the need for comprehensive abortion care alongside miscarriage management, essential for navigating health emergencies, amidst a backdrop of fear and confusion in the healthcare system.
It's been five years, and I remember like it was yesterday: the Black pregnant woman who visited three different emergency rooms in multiple parishes trying to get medical help before she ultimately died.
The tragic stories of pregnant people's delayed and denied care have become so common it feels like trying to count each raindrop during a hurricane.
With the fall of Roe v. Wade, Louisiana's total abortion bans only compound the existing disparities in maternal healthcare for Black pregnant individuals.
Stories like Tabitha Crow's illustrate how miscarriage management and abortion care are one in the same, and are necessary to save lives and protect pregnant people during health emergencies.
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