More than 60 Houston OB/GYNs demand changes to Texas' abortion law after patient deaths
The newly reported deaths of two pregnant Texans sparked a renewed plea from Texas OB/GYNs, including dozens in the Houston-area, for lawmakers to change the state's abortion laws. More than 60 Houston-area OB/GYNs were among 111 of their colleagues across the state who signed a letter saying that the "heartbreaking" deaths of the two women — Josseli Barnica,
State of Texas: Woman’s death highlights divide over abortion ban in Senate race
Texas law prohibits abortion in nearly all cases, without exceptions for rape or incest. Physicians may be punished for performing abortions with six-figure fines, the loss of their medical license, and prison time.
Fox News ignored reporting about deaths under Texas’ abortion bans
Fox News neglected to cover reporting about the deaths of two women in Texas who sought abortion care during medical emergencies, once again failing to inform its viewers of the fatal consequences of abortion bans at the state level.
Anti-abortion group says 'blame does not fall' on Texas law after woman's miscarriage death
"They want to place blame where blame does not fall," said O'Donnell. "Physicians have to provide the standard of care exercising their reasonable medical judgment to perform life-saving abortions before the threat to a mother's life is imminent, and Texas law allows that."
OB-GYNs, Democrats renew calls to change Texas abortion ban after pregnant women's deaths
In a letter Sunday, 111 Texas OB-GYNs said the abortion ban "does not allow Texas women to get the lifesaving care they need" and called for change.
Texas OB-GYNs leaving state in face of strict abortion laws
Doctors in Texas potentially face huge fines, life in prison and losing their license because of the state's strict abortion laws.
Report: Texas woman died after being denied abortion for miscarriage for 40 hours
A 28-year-old Texas woman died in 2021 after being denied abortion care for over 40 hours while suffering a miscarriage, according to a new ProPublica report.
Texas OB-GYNs urge lawmakers to change abortion laws after reports on pregnant women's deaths
The group of 111 doctors cited recent ProPublica reporting on two pregnant women who died because doctors did not provide lifesaving care.
Texas woman died after waiting 40 hours for emergency care during miscarriage: report
"They had to wait until there was no heartbeat," her husband said. "It would be a crime to give her an abortion."
Over 100 Texas OB-GYNs sign open letter condemning the Texas abortion ban
Sunday, over 100 Texas OB-GYNs signed an open letter condemning the Texas abortion ban for not allowing doctors to do their jobs and provide life-saving care to their patients.
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Houston woman's death shines spotlight on state abortion law | Texas lawmakers react as Election Day approaches
Texas lawmakers are reacting to an investigative report about a Houston woman who died from an infection days after being ...
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LISA JARVIS: Texas’ abortion ban killed Josseli Barnica. Who will be next?
Her name was Josseli Barnica and she was a 28-year-old mother and wife who died from sepsis in 2021 after doctors, fearful of ...
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'Heartbreaking:' Houston mother died after being delayed emergency services under Texas abortion law. How politicians reacted
"My heart breaks for the Barnica family," the Democrat wrote on X Wednesday. "Josseli Barnica should be alive today but ...
Who Is Josseli Barnica? Texan Woman Dies After Being Denied Miscarriage Care
Josseli Barnica should have been offered intervention, to speed up delivery or empty her uterus, say several medical experts.
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Josseli Barnica’s death sparks investigation into Texas abortion laws
Investigation into Texas abortion laws reveals risks to women facing pregnancy complications under restrictions.