74. Why Abortion is Basic Healthcare with Dr. Marta Perez

In today's episode, Dr. Marta Perez and I are addressing the delicate subject of abortion. The goal of this podcast is to educate from an evidence based position and to reach those that may have opposing views to our own.  We hope that this podcast will give you the tools that you need to answer difficult questions that someone may ask you, such as, does life begin at conception? This episode will cover the definition of abortion, and medical terminology that is used with diagnosis and treatment, and how this can complicate things when it comes to anti-abortion laws.  In this episode we discuss: The various terms that can be labeled as abortion How restrictive abortion laws are affecting people such as healthcare workers women who have miscarriages  Moral beliefs around abortion  Where some major religious groups stand with abortion Mental health and abortions The importance of getting involved in your local politics (at the state level) Resources: Texas Officials Celebrated End of Abortion Rights After Cutting Back Postpartum Medicaid Extension The Turnaway Study National Network of Abortion Funds 5 Ways You Can Get Involved in Your State Legislature  In New Hampshire: Libertarians, Budget Cuts, And A Small Town Battle To Save Public Education The Pew Research Center The Guttmacher Institute Three for Freedom Discount codes from my sponsors: Use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask Better Help online therapy will assess your needs and can match you with your own licensed professional therapist in less than 48 hours. You can login and send a message to your therapist at any time. I know that it is important to be able to connect with your therapist so Better Help allows you to change therapists if needed, free of charge. If you want to try it out, my listeners can get 10% off their first month with this link: betterhelp.com/LYNZY Connect with Dr. Marta Perez: Follow her on Instagram: @dr.martaperez Subscribe to her YouTube Channel Head to her website 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

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The Motherhood Meets Medicine Podcast is a space that brings all women together. It's for those who hope to be a mom one day, those who are already mothers, and mothers of mothers. This podcast will give you candid, informal interviews on motherhood topics that you can listen to while you're driving to work, folding laundry or whatever else your busy day may bring. Each week, Your host, Lynzy Coughlin, will be focusing on topics ranging from postpartum issues to parenting teens. She's bringing in experts with formal training to cover everything motherhood! So grab your coffee and join us for a weekly chat on your time. All are welcome! Lynzy is a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department where she has practiced medicine for the last 15 years. You can connect with Lynzy on her Substack account, Badass Matriarch.