Since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, reproductive healthcare in the U.S. faces severe challenges, particularly with many areas lacking access to pregnancy and contraceptive care. Emergency departments (EDs) are increasingly the only places providing essential reproductive services. This has led to alarming cases of patients being turned away, and even preventable deaths, as doctors face restrictions imposed by state laws. Organizations like Access Bridge are trying to bridge these gaps by preparing ED providers to offer evidence-based reproductive care, as the current healthcare landscape poses significant risks to women in need.
The post-Dobbs environment has led to emergency departments becoming the last resort for reproductive healthcare, as many regions lack local options for care.
Patients are increasingly being denied proper care in emergency departments, with reports of preventable deaths highlighting the new challenges in reproductive health.
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