96. Pregnancy Risks, Abortion, and Increasing Maternal Mortality Rates with Sarah Little

Pregnancy is a medical condition. Complications can occur, and there are both physical and mental health risks. Yet, oftentimes, the law makers in positions of power over women’s health care aren’t educated on this topic. In today's episode, I’m joined by Sarah Little who will discuss her experience providing women's health care in Texas, where some of the strictest abortion laws are currently in place. We will discuss why abortion is healthcare and how this will affect everything from maternal mortality rates to mental health.  Sarah is a family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) working in OBGYN with a fabulous group of all female physicians/providers in Fort Worth TX. She had 10 years cardiac ICU experience prior to my transition to OBGYN as an NP. She is passionate about evidence based care, patient advocacy, inclusive care and social justice which is what we will be talking about today on the podcast.  In this episode we discuss: Threatened abortion (i.e. miscarriages) and how it is confused for abortion against the law. How pregnancy is a medical condition with physical and mental anguish especially when the fetus is known as a still-born or a pregnancy that can be difficult for mother and baby The statistics of high infant mortality and maternal mortality rate in black, white, and hispanic women. The safety of abortions and the procedure compared to the hardships of pregnancy and delivery. How pregnancy crisis centers shame you into wanting abortions. Resources: AJOG- Maternal Morbidity and the Fetal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women at 22 Weeks Gestation or Less with Complications in 2 Texas Hospitals After Legislation on Abortion Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2020 Severe Maternal Morbidity after Delivery Discharge among U.S. Women, 2010-2014 National Network of Abortion funds: How to find, contact, and donate to your local abortion funds Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity Texas Equal Access Fund Fund Texas Choice Crisis Pregnancy Center Why Crisis Pregnancy Centers Are Legal But Unethical  Discount code from my sponsors: Green Chef: head to greenchef.com/lynzy60 and use code ‘lynzy60’ to get 60% off + free shipping! Connect with Lynzy: Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices