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Texas abortion bans lack specific guidelines for physicians to follow when providing reproductive care, especially in miscarriage cases. Thus, health care providers are forced to weigh legal consequences before patients’ safety. In a paper by researchers from the Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences and Rice University students, authors outline the large-scale implications of Texas policy on access to miscarriage care and recommend policy actions to ensure the protections for physicians and patients. Read more: https://bit.ly/3SFcuhO

ICYMI: Texas abortion bans lack specific guidelines for physicians to follow when providing reproductive care, especially in miscarriage cases. Thus, health care providers are forced to weigh legal consequences before patients’ safety. In a paper by researchers from the Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences and Rice University students, authors outline the large-scale implications of Texas policy on access to miscarriage care and recommend policy actions to ensure the protections for physicians and patients. Read more: https://bit.ly/3SFcuhO

Abortion is a deeply personal decision, often accompanied by a variety of emotions and concerns. One of the most common questions women have is whether there are side effects after an abortion. While the procedure is generally safe when performed by qualified healthcare professionals, it’s important to understand the potential physical and emotional effects that may follow. In this article, we’ll explore the possible side effects after an abortion, how to manage them, and when to seek medical attention.... https://lnkd.in/dyrGxyFS

Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA case that, if allowed to take effect, would sharply restrict access to medication abortion nationwide, including via telehealth, and roll back the clock on advancements in medication abortion. RHITES Founding Director Dana Northcraft released the following statement: “The future of a safe and effective FDA-approved medication should never be determined in a courtroom. The Supreme Court must act to protect public health and safety and access to telehealth. Anything short will have a dramatic impact unlike anything we have seen thus far, decimating abortion care, increasing inequities, and limiting the ability to innovate to reach more patients. Decades of research and experience demonstrate that mifepristone is safe and effective, including when prescribed via telehealth. Extremist judges, anti-abortion politicians, and lobbyists should not stand in the way of people getting the abortion care they need in the way that’s best for them." Learn more about telehealth for medication abortion care at RHITES.org 💙

🙌 Lifting Dana Northcraft's statement on tomorrow's oral arguments at #SCOTUS. #AbortionisHealthcare #TrustFactsnotJunkScience! The 2 questions presented before SCOTUS are: 1️⃣ Whether the plaintiffs (including emergency room doctors who claim to have endured "significant stress, trauma, emotional anguish" over the possibility of providing mifepristone to a patient in need....even though they can refuse to offer care...even though they are quite literally #ER #doctors... 🤔 )have standing to bring the case 2️⃣ Whether the #FDA’s 2016 and 2021 actions to revise the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies #REMS and other conditions were arbitrary and capricious 💡 this is the part that can roll back #telehealth for medication abortion and #pharmacy dispensing 🏛 Although the additional issues of #mailing #abortionpills and #contraception via addressing the legitimacy of the dormant #Comstock Act and the rollback of the original #Mifepristone approval are not on the table directly, #SCOTUS still has the power to talk about both of these issues in their rulings. #staytuned! ⚡ And, remember, #Mifepristone is #safe and #effective. We've got decades of studies, patient data, and research to prove it!

Misconceptions abound about the safety and effectiveness of the abortion medications mifepristone and misoprostol. In light of the #SCOTUS decision yesterday on mifepristone access, clearing up these misconceptions is critical. https://ow.ly/3TaX50SiPB2

Texas' abortion bans are not only harming patients but also driving OB/GYNs out of the state, worsening an already critical healthcare shortage. We must prioritize removing these harmful restrictions to ensure doctors can provide essential care without fear of legal repercussions. Protecting both patients and healthcare workers is crucial for the future of women’s health in Texas. #ReproductiveRights #HealthcareCrisis #ProtectOurDoctors #EndAbortionBans

As we mark the second anniversary of the Dobbs decision, it’s crucial to reflect on how changes in healthcare legislation create massive ripple effects in healthcare. Up to one in four known pregnancies end in miscarriage, and the distinction between a miscarriage and an abortion can be unclear. In both cases, the treatments are often the same leading to more blurred lines. Today, under some abortion restrictions: *Doctors can’t offer the full range of treatment options to patients, even for nonviable pregnancies. The vagueness or harshness of restrictions forces healthcare providers to delay or deny care for fear of litigation or prosecution. *Patients may have to travel out of state for necessary care or face long waiting periods to verify that their treatment is for a miscarriage, not an elective abortion. These are critical moments, where every minute counts, potentially jeopardizing health, future fertility, and even lives. *Doctors are caught between state laws and our duty to do no harm. We all took the Hippocratic Oath when we put on our white coats, and abortion bans have forced many to unwillingly break that oath by tying our hands. It has also discouraged a new generation of trainees from pursuing a noble and rewarding career in women's reproductive health, further worsening access to care.  Despite these challenges, I remain hopeful. Hopeful that women will be able to make decisions about their bodies and reproductive health directly with their physicians. Hopeful that physicians can provide the best quality care to their patients without fear. The medical community, and healthcare as a whole, is resilient. Let’s continue to push for positive change and ensure that every patient has access to the care they deserve. #reproductiverights #fertilitycareforall #Dobbs #Roevwade #accesstocare #access #fertility #abortion #miscarriage

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, a decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to abortion after almost 50 years of precedent. While we knew that there would be resounding impacts on access to reproductive health care, we did not know how bad the consequences of this decision could be, until now. Read Families USA's new Insights Column to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDG9kkt4