74. Why Abortion is Basic Healthcare with Dr. Marta Perez

In today's episode, Dr. Marta Perez and I are addressing the delicate subject of abortion. The goal of this podcast is to educate from an evidence based position and to reach those that may have opposing views to our own. 

We hope that this podcast will give you the tools that you need to answer difficult questions that someone may ask you, such as, does life begin at conception? This episode will cover the definition of abortion, and medical terminology that is used with diagnosis and treatment, and how this can complicate things when it comes to anti-abortion laws. 

In this episode we discuss:

• The various terms that can be labeled as abortion

• How restrictive abortion laws are affecting people such as healthcare workers women who have miscarriages 

• Moral beliefs around abortion 

• Where some major religious groups stand with abortion

• Mental health and abortions

• The importance of getting involved in your local politics (at the state level)

Resources:

• Texas Officials Celebrated End of Abortion Rights After Cutting Back Postpartum Medicaid Extension

• The Turnaway Study

• National Network of Abortion Funds

• 5 Ways You Can Get Involved in Your State Legislature 

• In New Hampshire: Libertarians, Budget Cuts, And A Small Town Battle To Save Public Education

• The Pew Research Center

• The Guttmacher Institute

• Three for Freedom

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Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

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