Consider This from NPR Post Roe V. Wade, A Senator Wants to Make Birth Control Access Easier — and Affordable
May 21, 2023
Senator Patty Murray from Washington, a prominent advocate for women's reproductive rights, discusses her push for making birth control pills affordable and easily accessible. She highlights the recent FDA recommendation for over-the-counter sales and the necessity for insurance companies to cover these costs. The conversation also touches on the ongoing legal challenges surrounding abortion medication mifepristone, emphasizing real stories from individuals impacted by these issues. Murray's insights reflect a crucial moment in the fight for reproductive healthcare reform.
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Miscarriage & Mifepristone
- Larissa Adams and her husband experienced multiple miscarriages before successfully conceiving through IVF.
- They used mifepristone and misoprostol for miscarriage management.
Wedding & Miscarriage
- Michelle Brown used mifepristone and misoprostol to manage a miscarriage while planning her wedding.
- She valued having control over the process and being in a comfortable environment.
High-Risk Pregnancy & Abortion
- Dawn, facing a high-risk pregnancy after a complicated first birth, chose a medication abortion using mifepristone.
- She believes this decision saved her life.