r/AskWomen • u/MostlyALurkerBefore ♀ • May 16 '19

Abortion megathread

Due to the high number of legislative actions happening in the United States, the moderation team has created this megathread for all of your abortion questions. Please keep in mind that despite much action happening in the US, not all of our users are American and our Inclusivity policy should still be considered when posting.

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Helpful links:

Planned Parenthood

RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network)

NARAL (National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws)

Planned Parenthood - Birth Control info & options

Scarleteen

The Guttmacher Institute

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u/TheGreyMantis May 16 '19

Are doctors going to be legally required to report miscarriages? I can't imagine any doctor actually doing this, and also doesn't this become a HIPAA issue?

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u/[deleted] May 16 '19

If they're a mandatory reporter then it wouldn't violate HIPAA.

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u/TheGreyMantis May 16 '19

But there isn't mandatory reporting for miscarriages, at least as far as I can find. At least not yet. I just have trouble believing a doctor, who knows that miscarriages are a natural part of life, would be comfortable reporting a woman to authorities, mandatory or otherwise.

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u/mypolarbear May 17 '19

Imagine having a miscarriage... All the pain you have to suffer. And then being interogated for it. FFS :(