71. Ann Lohman aka Madame Restell: The Abortionist of Fifth Ave. - Was she a Wicked Woman or a Last Hope?

The recent ban on abortions falling outside of the 6 week period in Texas has been incredibly disappointing. Unfortunately this isn’t the first time in history that women and people with uteruses have been denied access to safe abortions. We believe it is important to revisit the cases of people who have fought hard for the right to have control over our own bodies. Nathalie discusses the case of 19th century abortionist, Ann Trow Lohman. Ann provided women with contraception and if a woman had an unwanted pregnancy, she provided abortions. She even offered them at reduced cost for those who needed it. Ann also opened a boarding house where women with unwanted pregnancies could give birth in private and helped connect them with a family to adopt the child. She continued to do everything to provide her services even when she found herself in legal trouble…listen now for more details! https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/madame-restell-the-abortionist-of-fifth-avenue-145109198/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Restell https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/632682/madame-restell-wickedest-woman-new-york https://www.npr.org/2018/01/19/578620266/before-roe-v-wade-the-women-of-jane-provided-abortions-for-the-women-of-chicago