A Critical Examination of Abortion Terminology

Today we are reviewing a new document from SMFM’s Reproductive Health Committee regarding the vocabulary surrounding abortion. Joining us are two of the paper’s lead authors: Dr. Cara Heuser, an associate professor of OB/GYN at University of Utah; and Dr. Sarah Horvath, an assistant professor of OB/GYN at Penn State University.

Their paper and their comments in today’s podcasts are really worth listening to. We also recommend some additional resources or guides for reproductive health advocacy:

SMFM: a number of resources and ways to get involved are here.

ACOG: the ACOG IMPACT project on abortion care training can be reviewed here.

SFP: SFP regularly updates clinical guidance and educational material surrounding abortion care, best practices, and data.