Texas Abortion Ban Prompts Calls for Miscarriage Support
New Law Criminalizes Abortion, Leaving Women at Risk
AUSTIN, Texas — A new law in Texas has criminalized abortion, leaving women at risk of prosecution and imprisonment. The law, which went into effect on September 1, 2021, bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant. There are no exceptions for rape or incest.
The law has been met with widespread condemnation from reproductive rights advocates, who say it is unconstitutional and will have a devastating impact on women's health. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit challenging the law, and several other lawsuits are expected to follow.
Increase in Miscarriage Support
In the wake of the new law, there has been a surge in demand for miscarriage support services. Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks gestation. It is a common occurrence, affecting about 1 in 4 pregnancies.
Many women who experience miscarriage feel isolated and alone. They may not know who to turn to for support, and they may feel ashamed or embarrassed. Miscarriage support services can provide women with the emotional and practical support they need during this difficult time.
Resources for Miscarriage Support
There are a number of resources available to women who have experienced miscarriage. These resources include:
- The American Pregnancy Association offers a miscarriage support hotline at 1-800-672-2392.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers a 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
- The website miscarriage.org offers information and support for women who have experienced miscarriage.
These resources can provide women with the support they need to cope with the loss of a pregnancy and to move forward with their lives.
Conclusion
The new abortion ban in Texas is a major setback for women's rights. It will have a devastating impact on women's health and will make it more difficult for women to get the care they need. In the wake of this law, it is more important than ever to support women who have experienced miscarriage.
There are a number of resources available to women who have experienced miscarriage. These resources can provide women with the emotional and practical support they need during this difficult time.
