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Looking for data on women's health outcomes post Roe-v-Wade (self.science)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by Sterile_Technique to c/science

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I'm guessing the legal fuzziness is causing a reluctance to report from providers, but I'm having a hell of a time finding much of anything post RvW.

Specifically, I'm wanting to compare rates of IUFDs/stillbirths, speed and effectiveness of care following IUFDs/stillbirths, and maternal complications/deaths - all in states (or countries) that offer access to abortion care vs locations where that's restricted.

Hypothesis is that if someone needs an abortion and can't get one, they're more likely to have a IUFD/stillbirth, and since poor abortion access correlates with poor women's health in general, that they're more susceptible to sepsis or death as a result of delayed or insufficient care following the IUFD/stillbirth.

This is for a presentation that's ready to go as is, but with an election happening RIGHT NOW I'd really like to drive these points home.

Any pointers for sources of info on things like this would be much appreciated - thank you, all!

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[–] Sterile_Technique 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Just wanted to follow up - did the presentation a few days ago. Went great, and I got the reaction I was hoping for from the audience. I saw some combination of shock, anger, horror, and most importantly compassion on just about every face infront of me (class of about 70 people).

Wrapped it up by hitting them with a quick spiel on "If you think this needs to change - or stay as is - that's up to you: submit your answer into the ballot box on November 5th."

No idea if I spurred any into action any who weren't already planning on voting, but there was definitely some energy in the room. That went about as well as I could have hoped!

Thanks for the assist!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Wow that's great to hear. No problem man. Good for you.