Miki Meek reports on the situation for pregnant women in Idaho under the state’s new, post-Roe abortion laws, which are some of the most restrictive in the country. OB-GYNs say the state is in a crisis. Miki also talks to Idaho legislators who voted for the laws, some of whom now think there should be some changes to the laws. (42 minutes)
You can listen to Miki Meek’s original story about Dr. Amelia Huntsberger here.
By Miki Meek
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Act One: First Trimester
In the months following the court’s decision, two women are stalled getting abortions.
Act Two: Second Trimester
Doctors say one effect of the new bans is people seeking abortions much later into their second trimesters. Caroline got interested in a girl like that in Oklahoma.
Act Three: Third Trimester
It’s been nine months since the first group of people who wanted abortions couldn’t get them in their states. How have their lives changed, or not.
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