If the draft opinion becomes official, it will immediately open the door for states to pass laws to restrict or ban abortion outright.And in fact, 13 states already have so-called trigger laws that will take effect as soon as Roe is struck down.To get an abortion, pregnant people in these states will then have to travel out of state if they can afford to do so―or they will not be able to one.And the consequences for those who can’t get the care they want will be serious.For people who are unable to get their abortion because the Supreme Court just lets states ban abortions, we’re going to see worse physical health, greater economic hardship, lower achievement of aspirational plans, kids raised in more precarious economic circumstances, and people’s lives upended.Another effect of overturning Roe is that fewer medical providers will be trained in providing abortions.In a study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology in April, researchers found that about 45% of ob-gyn residency programs are in states that are certain or likely to ban abortion if the Supreme Court strikes down Roe.This means a similar percentage of ob-gyn residents wouldn’t be able to access abortion training.Study co-author Jody Steinauer is a professor at U.C.S.F. and director of the Kenneth J. Ryan Residency Training Program in Abortion and Family Planning.Taking a step back…, medical students and nursing students have to be able to counsel people about their options for pregnancy,it’s going to be really important for all doctors, nurses and really any health care providers to be able to facilitate very quick referrals for people.
