Why Losing a Pregnancy Could Lead to Legal Trouble
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the legal landscape surrounding pregnancy and reproductive health has dramatically shifted. What was once a private medical matter can now lead to alarming criminal charges. Across the country, women who experience the devastating loss of a pregnancy, whether through miscarriage or stillbirth, are finding themselves caught in the justice system. Cases like that of Brittany Watts in Ohio highlight the profound fear and uncertainty now facing pregnant individuals and healthcare providers. This trend raises critical questions about privacy, disproportionate impacts on marginalized communities, and the very nature of healthcare in a post-Roe America.
