Please, Talk to Your Kids About Abortion

OCT. 25, 2021
By Danielle Campoamor

My oldest son has always shown an aptitude for math and science. (I blame his father.) He’s fascinated by the human body, too. At the tender age of 4 (he’s now 7 years old), my partner and I bought him a book detailing the ins and outs of human anatomy, and he’d more often than not fall asleep with it across his chest, open to some page on the cardiovascular system. He uses the correct terminology for both a penis and a vagina, understands that sex can result in a pregnancy, and, to the surprise of many, what abortion is — and that his mom has had one.

Continued: https://www.thecut.com/2021/10/talk-to-kids-about-abortion.html


USA – Abortion AMA: Can My OB-GYN Provide An Abortion?

Abortion AMA: Can My OB-GYN Provide An Abortion?

By Danielle Campoamor
March 26, 2018

I made two phone calls the moment I found out I was pregnant: one to my best friend and one to my OB-GYN's office. I figured if anyone could tolerate me repeatedly saying "no f*cking way,” it would be my BFF. And if anyone knew anything about ending an unwanted pregnancy, it would be my gynecologist. After all, abortion is a common, safe, and legal medical procedure, which is why I never thought to ask, "Can my OB-GYN provide an abortion?"

But, much to my surprise, my doctor couldn't. I am embarrassed to admit I didn't push the issue and ask her why (to be fair, I was pretty distracted at the time). She still gave me plenty of information and a great referral, but it turns out my experience is common.

Continued: https://www.bustle.com/p/abortion-ama-can-my-ob-gyn-provide-abortion-8538823