What is an abortion doula?
Different abortion doula groups provide different services, saysMax Carwile, the director of programs of Abortion Access Front.
It varies based on a groups capacity, individual clinics policies, and the pregnant persons wishes.
This looks like listening to their anxieties, holding space, and laughing together.
It can be a hand to hold during the abortion or just sitting next to someone after the procedure.
They may also help with logistical support to a person before, during, or after an abortion.
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How can a doula provide abortion support in a state with restrictions?
In states where abortion is illegal or completely inaccessible, there are still ways that abortion doulas can help.
If you better travel for an abortion, there are doulas who can help with that, too.
Be absolutely careful of online surveillance.
The scope of digital surveillance in relation to abortion laws is yet to be fully realized.
The information that can be gathered from these can be used as evidence against you, says Clark.
This is another area where it helps to reach out to your local abortion fund.
In addition to all of these, I suggest looking intoElectronic Frontier Foundations Surveillance Self-Defense guide.
This is an expert guide that teaches you how to protect yourself online, says Clark.
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