In Kiruna, Sweden, Lena deliberates whether to continue her pregnancy, feeling societal pressure to provide siblings for her 5-year-old son. As her husband desires more children, Lena is uncertain of her capacity to navigate motherhood again amidst the challenging lifestyle of their northern village. Unlike the U.S., where abortion access is declining, Sweden allows abortion with pills into the second trimester, providing rural access and oversight by midwives. This system highlights significant contrasts in reproductive care between Sweden and the U.S., especially regarding societal and medical accessibility.
Lena feels the pressure of societal expectations around motherhood in Kiruna, where having multiple children is the norm. She weighs the want for siblings against her ability to manage another child.
Sweden offers abortion pills through the second trimester, allowing for expanded access in rural areas. This model shows a contrast to the restrictions faced in the United States.
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