Posted on May 20, 2023
An abortion doula pivots after North Carolina's new restrictions
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Ash Williams has been on the front lines for reproductive health in his state. Now, another challenge arises.
Who is he? Williams is an abortion doula based in North Carolina.
An abortion doula provides support for clients throughout the process of ending a pregnancy. North Carolina has been a haven in the South for people to receive reproductive healthcare this last year.
Ash spoke with NPR's Destinee Williams last year in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, about what his job was like, and how things would change.
As a Black transgender man, who has had two abortions himself, Williams prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility in the care he provides.
Why is happening? North Carolina, where Williams works and lives, is joining several other GOP-led states in moving towards restricting abortion access.
Ash Williams has been on the front lines for reproductive health in his state. Now, another challenge arises.
Who is he? Williams is an abortion doula based in North Carolina.
An abortion doula provides support for clients throughout the process of ending a pregnancy. North Carolina has been a haven in the South for people to receive reproductive healthcare this last year.
Ash spoke with NPR's Destinee Williams last year in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, about what his job was like, and how things would change.
As a Black transgender man, who has had two abortions himself, Williams prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility in the care he provides.
Why is happening? North Carolina, where Williams works and lives, is joining several other GOP-led states in moving towards restricting abortion access.
An abortion doula pivots after North Carolina's new restrictions
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The pragmatic part of my brain says that we need to make sure that they can have the best abortion possible. And that means that we need to look into travel. And so I am going to work with my partners and I'm going to work with other organizers to get people out of the state of North Carolina if that is something that's needed. I also am increasing access to information about self-managing abortion through medication right now.
On looking forward:
In a lot of ways, I do feel very prepared. I've always been trying to figure out how to get someone to their appointment from a rural place. I've always been trying to figure out how to flip a nickel into $500 for someone's appointment. I'm going to have to rely on the years of organizing before the fall of Roe to really know what to do at this point."...
..."The pragmatic part of my brain says that we need to make sure that they can have the best abortion possible. And that means that we need to look into travel. And so I am going to work with my partners and I'm going to work with other organizers to get people out of the state of North Carolina if that is something that's needed. I also am increasing access to information about self-managing abortion through medication right now.
On looking forward:
In a lot of ways, I do feel very prepared. I've always been trying to figure out how to get someone to their appointment from a rural place. I've always been trying to figure out how to flip a nickel into $500 for someone's appointment. I'm going to have to rely on the years of organizing before the fall of Roe to really know what to do at this point."...
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Ya term "abortion doula" is kinda an incongruent la-be-ling, do'nya thunk?
I means: abortion is "to end" and doula is "a woman employed to provide guidance and support to the mother of a newborn (after the birth) baby"
I means: abortion is "to end" and doula is "a woman employed to provide guidance and support to the mother of a newborn (after the birth) baby"
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