Abortion Care in a Post-Roe World

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded on May 15, 2022. As of May 17, 2022, a judge has blocked enforcement of the 1931 Michigan law making abortion illegal that was mentioned in this episode. SUMMARY: Rachel and Brittany discuss what abortion care may look like in the US if Roe v. Wade is overturned with Dr. Harris, MD, PhD. TIMESTAMPS: 00:35 Dr. Lisa Harris Biography 01:55 Question 1: With a leaked draft opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women Health Organization case, it appears Roe v. Wade is likely going to be overturned, which would leave decisions about the legality of abortion to the states. Can you give us a brief overview of what this might look like for patients across the country? 04:33 Question 2: So, we obviously know that losing abortion access will impact women and people as individuals, but we're curious about kind of what implications this might have for the broader healthcare system? 07:35 Question 3: Could go into a little more detail about how self-managed abortions might show up in the health care system as well as just more pregnancies continuing? 12:09 Question 4: How will changes in legislation change traveling for abortion care? 15:03 Question 5: Do you think certain groups of people will be disproportionately affected by losing abortion, access and do you know what this will look like? LINKS: Dr. Harris Bio Guttmacher Institute Abortion Travel Abortion Rates by Income Michigan Judge Suspends an Abortion Ban From 1931 TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/ultrasounds_abortioncare_Roe DISCLOSURES: The OBGYN Delivered student team has no relevant financial disclosures. The Ultrasounds podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please do not use any of the information presented to treat, diagnose, or prevent real life medical concerns. The statements made on this podcast are solely those of the OB/GYN Delivered hosts and guests and do not reflect the views of any specific institution or organization.