As a daughter of a pro-choice, feminist mother who had a complicated obstetrical history, it seemed like a natural choice to become a physician and an abortion provider.

As a daughter of a pro-choice, feminist mother who had a complicated obstetrical history, it seemed like a natural choice to become a physician and an abortion provider.

As a student, I can remember the first time I participated in an abortion and the complicated feelings it brought up for me… someone who was always pro-choice in her heart but had to learn about how to support and care for women through difficult and transformative decisions. I learned so much through listening to their stories – the ways in which they talked about their health and wellbeing, their passions and goals, their other children. The ways they talked about their struggles with abuse, poverty, mental illness, children with complicated medical disorders.

As a feminist, offering women the power of self-determination in an open and nonjudgmental way is a small way in which I can positively impact how they feel about themselves.

As a feminist, offering women the power of self-determination in an open and nonjudgmental way is a small way in which I can positively impact how they feel about themselves. Offering them a space to make their own decisions when often that has been taken from them over and over again is something that I value. Restoring dignity through choice.

As a mother, I often have reflected on how parenting has re-affirmed my passion for abortion access.

As a mother, I often have reflected on how parenting has re-affirmed my passion for abortion access. One should be able to chose when and how and with whom you bear children.

As a physician, I see the multitude of complications that can happen in pregnancy that can threaten both the health of the mother and her child. The severe birth defects that may not be detected until late in pregnancy. The health risks that arise for women of all backgrounds that could lead to severe disability or even death.

My ability to be a resource for compassionate care, in whatever manner the situation requires, is a deep privilege.

My ability to be a resource for compassionate care, in whatever manner the situation requires, is a deep privilege.