Navigating Pregnancy in a Post Roe World
For many folks living in states with total or near total abortion bans, nothing has changed in the face of the 2024 presidential election results. However for many, the fear of what these bans mean feels renewed. If you’re wondering what kinds of questions you can ask your OB, what treatment options are available if complications arise and how the law impacts you and your provider, you’re not alone. The answer to these questions depends on a number of factors, which a major one being where you live and abortion restrictions in your state.
We got together with Dr. Romy Ghosh, MD, a board-certified OBGYN practicing in Texas to answer the most common questions and fears we hear about navigating pregnancy since the Dobbs decision.
In our recorded interview, we discuss:
What SB8, SB4 and the Dobbs decision meant for abortion in Texas?
What kind of management options are available for an ectopic pregnancy in states with partial or full abortion bans?
What kind of management options are available for a miscarriage?
When is genetic testing performed in pregnancy?
What happens if genetic testing comes back abnormal?
What happens if a pregnancy is diagnosed with a lethal anomaly?
What is considered life-threatening?
What about compliactions in the third trimester that are life-threatening?
What are the situations that physicians may have a harder time intervening in?
What kind of questions can you ask your OB? What can’t they answer?
An interview with board-certified OBGYN, Dr. Romy Ghosh, MD, FACOG.
This post was written by Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, PT, DPT, owner and founder of Lady Bird Physical Therapy. Rebecca is a pelvic floor physical therapist in Austin, TX and founded Lady Bird Physical Therapy in 2019. She is the creator of Birth Preparation and Postpartum Planning, Baby Steps Fitness and the head writer and editor of The Pelvic Press.
Rebecca is a passionate writer and vocal advocate for pelvic health and the importance of improving access to perinatal care. She believes strongly that many common pregnancy pains and postpartum symptoms can be eased or even prevented with basic education and care.