Story No. 557: Dr. Emily from New Mexico
“Rochelle” was a young Baptist newlywed, very excited for motherhood. She and her husband, “Travis,” were thrilled when they found out they were pregnant. At […]
“Rochelle” was a young Baptist newlywed, very excited for motherhood. She and her husband, “Travis,” were thrilled when they found out they were pregnant. At […]
I saw a patient yesterday who was seeking an abortion at Planned Parenthood. She had an early pregnancy, just six weeks along, and she came […]
Trigger warning: This story discusses domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. I […]
Recently, I had a patient who I’ll call Shelly. Shelly’s husband left her shortly after she found out she was pregnant. She was struggling financially […]
My patient, who I’ll call Tess, drove eight hours from Ohio, as she was unable to access abortion services in her own state. Tess received […]
“Julia” was 16 years old. She had big dreams for herself. She was the daughter of a single mother who had her at age 15. […]
“I don’t believe in abortion,” explained Jessica (name changed) as she told me why she found herself in my office seeking an abortion. “I’ve been […]
My patient’s story represents the experience of the many who live in areas of the country where abortion is simply difficult to access. What happened […]