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This investigative report by ProPublica examines the tragic case of Candi Miller, a 41-year-old mother of three from Georgia who died after attempting to self-manage an abortion. The article highlights how strict abortion bans, even those with exceptions for medical emergencies, can put women’s lives at risk.
1. Miller had lupus, diabetes, and hypertension, making pregnancy potentially life-threatening.
2. Georgia’s abortion ban didn’t account for chronic conditions that could present lethal risks later in pregnancy.
3. Unable to obtain a legal abortion, Miller ordered pills online but experienced complications.
4. A state committee of maternal health experts deemed her death “preventable” and blamed the abortion ban.
The article underscores the unintended consequences of abortion restrictions and raises questions about the effectiveness of “life of the mother” exceptions in protecting women’s health.
Source: ProPublica
