Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Abortion rights and reproductive health have been on the front-burner ever since the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. But the debate is still muddied by a cloud of myths and misunderstandings. Let us, your Vitals hosts, and our guest, gynecologist and obstetrician @MamaDoctorJones share the realities behind abortion. We’ve got the truth about current abortions procedures, how safe they are, who it affects, and abortion’s role in reproductive health.
And if you like THIS video, be sure to check out the video we did on Dr. Jones' channel, about teens and sexual health👉👉 youtu.be/VU-otWoiaJw
🩺🥼 Vitals is a series that’s taking a new approach to health and medicine. Hosts Alok Patel, MD, and Sheena Williams RN are going beyond the headlines to answer your questions on the latest health topics. No judgment, no taboos. Just 100% science-based information.
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Find our experts and hosts:
:: Alok Patel, MD ::
Website: alokpatelmd.com
Twitter: @AlokPatelMD
Instagram: @alokpatelmd
:: Sheena William, RN ::
Twitter: @Keepingitkinky1
Instagram: @keepingitkinky
::Danielle Jones, MD ::
YouTube @MamaDoctorJones
Twitter: @MamaDoctorJones
Instagram: @mamadoctorjones
👓 Fascinating reads if you want to learn more:
Overview of Abortion Procedures
washingtonpost.com/health/2022/06/21/abortion-procedures
kff.org/womens-health-policy/issue-brief/understanding-pregnancy-loss-in-the-context-of-abortion-restrictions-and-fetal-harm-laws
Pregnancy Is Far More Dangerous Than Abortion
scientificamerican.com/article/pregnancy-is-far-more-dangerous-to-women-than-abortion
cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/ss/ss6907a1.htm
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31071074
The Turnaway Study
https://bixbycenter.ucsf.edu/sites/bixbycenter.ucsf.edu/files/Turnaway_Study_summary_web.pdf
States With Restrictive Abortion Policies Show Weakest Maternal And Child Health Outcomes
commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/public-health-paradox-states-abortion-laws-maternal-child-health-outcomes
“Late-Term” Medical Abortions
washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2019/02/06/tough-questions-answers-late-term-abortions-law-women-who-get-them
How Abortion Restrictions Affect IVF
politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2022/05/23/how-abortion-bans-might-affect-ivf-00034409
How Will Birth Control Be Affected By Abortion Restrictions?
vox.com/2014/7/9/5880655/why-science-cant-settle-the-emergency-contraceptive-debate
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/03/heres-why-hobby-lobby-thinks-iuds-are-like-abortions/284382
Abortion Does Not Increase Breast Cancer Risk
acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2009/06/induced-abortion-and-breast-cancer-risk
Fetal Pain
livescience.com/54774-fetal-pain-anesthesia.html
Savita Halappanavar Was Denied An Abortion And Died
newsweek.com/roe-wade-savita-halappanavar-abortion-pregnancy-case-ireland-1702913
What Are The Abortion Laws In Your State?
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/24/abortion-state-laws-criminalization-roe
Image Credits:
Mike Mozart - "Plan B", One Step, Emergency Contraceptive Levonorgestrel
Abortion rights and reproductive health have been on the front-burner ever since the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. But the debate is still muddied by a cloud of myths and misunderstandings. Let us, your Vitals hosts, and our guest, gynecologist and obstetrician @MamaDoctorJones share the realities behind abortion. We’ve got the truth about current abortions procedures, how safe they are, who it affects, and abortion’s role in reproductive health.
And if you like THIS video, be sure to check out the video we did on Dr. Jones' channel, about teens and sexual health👉👉 youtu.be/VU-otWoiaJw
🩺🥼 Vitals is a series that’s taking a new approach to health and medicine. Hosts Alok Patel, MD, and Sheena Williams RN are going beyond the headlines to answer your questions on the latest health topics. No judgment, no taboos. Just 100% science-based information.
Please SUBSCRIBE! ►► bit.ly/pbsvitals
Let’s Connect:
IG: instagram.com/pbsvitals
Twitter: twitter.com/pbsvitals
Facebook: facebook.com/pbsvitals
Find our experts and hosts:
:: Alok Patel, MD ::
Website: alokpatelmd.com
Twitter: @AlokPatelMD
Instagram: @alokpatelmd
:: Sheena William, RN ::
Twitter: @Keepingitkinky1
Instagram: @keepingitkinky
::Danielle Jones, MD ::
YouTube @MamaDoctorJones
Twitter: @MamaDoctorJones
Instagram: @mamadoctorjones
👓 Fascinating reads if you want to learn more:
Overview of Abortion Procedures
washingtonpost.com/health/2022/06/21/abortion-procedures
kff.org/womens-health-policy/issue-brief/understanding-pregnancy-loss-in-the-context-of-abortion-restrictions-and-fetal-harm-laws
Pregnancy Is Far More Dangerous Than Abortion
scientificamerican.com/article/pregnancy-is-far-more-dangerous-to-women-than-abortion
cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/ss/ss6907a1.htm
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31071074
The Turnaway Study
https://bixbycenter.ucsf.edu/sites/bixbycenter.ucsf.edu/files/Turnaway_Study_summary_web.pdf
States With Restrictive Abortion Policies Show Weakest Maternal And Child Health Outcomes
commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/public-health-paradox-states-abortion-laws-maternal-child-health-outcomes
“Late-Term” Medical Abortions
washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2019/02/06/tough-questions-answers-late-term-abortions-law-women-who-get-them
How Abortion Restrictions Affect IVF
politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2022/05/23/how-abortion-bans-might-affect-ivf-00034409
How Will Birth Control Be Affected By Abortion Restrictions?
vox.com/2014/7/9/5880655/why-science-cant-settle-the-emergency-contraceptive-debate
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/03/heres-why-hobby-lobby-thinks-iuds-are-like-abortions/284382
Abortion Does Not Increase Breast Cancer Risk
acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2009/06/induced-abortion-and-breast-cancer-risk
Fetal Pain
livescience.com/54774-fetal-pain-anesthesia.html
Savita Halappanavar Was Denied An Abortion And Died
newsweek.com/roe-wade-savita-halappanavar-abortion-pregnancy-case-ireland-1702913
What Are The Abortion Laws In Your State?
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/24/abortion-state-laws-criminalization-roe
Image Credits:
Mike Mozart - "Plan B", One Step, Emergency Contraceptive Levonorgestrel
