The Unconscionable Prospect of Forced Pregnancy - Women’s Media Center

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“The reality that Justice Barrett's—and most of her SCOTUS colleagues’—patriarchal, racist, ableist, anti-poor, and misogynistic perspectives will determine the reproductive futures of millions of people is enraging.”

disproportionately devalue, criminalize, and devastate families of color, particularly Black and Indigenous families. Her ability to overlook the bodily autonomy of pregnant persons is reprehensible.

When she confided in her obstetrician about what she felt, it was dismissed as normal. Her doctor told her that “Billions of women and girls survived pregnancy before you, and you will too.” This callous disregard for her pain led my friend to try and find a Black obstetrician — which proved quite challenging because of how overtaxed the few in her area were. She went through nearly 36 weeks of what she described as immobilizing pain and suffered from depression.

 

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divafeminist Thanks for sharing this timely writing!

divafeminist Very though action is required here. Not only the culprits are raping and causing life's most draded danger and harm, but added to it, unwanted pregnancy is a curse on such already victims in many parts of the world. Schools must teach these girls to lead a safe life.

divafeminist Absolutely terrible! I LOVE WOMEN!

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