Doulas, people trained to provide support to pregnant women, are often associated with birth and postpartum care, but they can also help with abortions and other health-related events.
Mariah Brown’s job as an abortion doula in Alabama ended the same day the Supreme Court They do not directly perform the abortions.
“At that moment, they get there, and they’re getting ready to start the process. And just to be able to find out in that moment that this is something that’s no longer accessible to you, it was heartbreaking,” Brown said. “And just knowing that not only were they not going to be able to receive those services, but that my work here ended as far as abortion care was concerned. It was heartbreaking, all over again.
“In the state of Ohio, once the fetal heartbeat tone is observed, or is noticed by the doctor we can no longer provide abortion services. And so what we’re doing is providing care for them in other ways. So it might be providing information or funding to obtain services elsewhere,” Johnson said. As an abortion doula, Coghill helps with transportation to and from appointments, and provides child care and practical support.
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