She Wasn’t Able to Get an Abortion. Now She’s a Mom. Soon She’ll Start 7th Grade. BY CHARLOTTE ALTER/CLARKSDALE, MISS. AUGUST 14, 2023 6:00 AM EDT Ashley just had a baby. She’s sitting on the couch in a relative’s apartment in Clarksdale, Miss., wearing camo-print leggings and fiddling with the plastic hospital bracelets still on her…
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Teen Was Raped in State That Has an Abortion Exception
This Teen Was Raped in a State That Has an Abortion Exception. She Still Couldn’t Get One. VICE News Carter Sherman 12-2-22 Legally, if you get pregnant after being raped in Mississippi, you should be able to get an abortion. Although the state has banned almost all abortions, it does permit them in cases of…
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Alternatives to Plan B for Emergency Contraception
If your birth control fails, you’re raped, or you’re worried about getting pregnant in a world where abortion may soon be illegal, Plan B is a great option. Emergency contraception–not to be confused with the abortion pill–can prevent you from getting pregnant if you take it soon after sex. But it’s not the best option…
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Abortion After Rape: What to Expect
One in six women is a survivor of rape or attempted rape. This life-altering crime is depressingly common, yet still shrouded in secrecy and stigma. An estimated 5% of rape victims become pregnant, compounding their suffering. If you are considering an abortion after rape or incest, here’s what to expect. When Can I Get an…
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Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions Harm Women
Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions Harm Women Republicans have long promised to “repeal and replace” the law that made coverage for pre-existing medical conditions mandatory. Prior to the Affordable Care Act, people with medical issues dubbed pre-existing conditions were denied health care, even if they had paid for insurance for years. An $8 billion last-minute fix attempts…
