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What to consider about contraception and pregnancy after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Now that Roe is gone, a process that allows minors to get an abortion could disappear
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President Biden addresses the nation Friday following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
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People with disabilities worry about how they will be disproportionately affected by the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption
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For doctors, abortion restrictions create an 'impossible choice' when providing care
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Now that Roe is gone, a process that allows minors to get an abortion could disappear
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